Tender

NHS Flex for the Future Evaluation

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

07 Dec 2021 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is seeking tenders for the "NHS Flex for the Future Evaluation," a project aimed at assessing the impact of a modular programme designed to enhance flexible working opportunities within the NHS. This evaluation process is pivotal for supporting 93 NHS organisations that have applied to engage in the initiative. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th December 2021 at 12:00 PM. The total value of the contract is £20,000, and the evaluation period will commence on 17th January 2022, concluding on 31st October 2022. This procurement is categorised under health services and involves evaluation consultancy services, using a limited procurement method via competitive quotation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and those with expertise in healthcare services and flexible work arrangements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement strategy is tailored to support their participation. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of NHS structures, experience in conducting evaluations, and the ability to contribute to organisational change in enhanced working environments will be well-positioned to compete for this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Flex for the Future Evaluation

Notice Description

This is a requirement for an external evaluation process for NHS Flex for the Future, a modular programme being delivered by the NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) national Flexible Working team in partnership with Timewise. The programme commences on 30th September 2021. 93 NHS organisations have applied to take part, with some working across a complete ICS. Our aim with this programme is to draw on the collective knowledge and experience of NHSE&I and Timewise to provide NHS organisations with a step-by-step programme to create their own local action plan to deliver more flexible working opportunities in all roles, meeting the People Plan commitments. We wish to procure a further evaluation, by an independent organisation, focusing on the value for money in terms of the impact of the programme particularly in supporting organisations to address the changes needed to engage with and improve access to flexible working including: * How would they rate their progress as an organisation at achieving the change they need to fully support the commitments to flexible working in the People Plan? * Did they achieve the outcomes identified above in the information about the programme * What was particularly useful about the programme / what was less useful? * Were the experiences/ outcomes of those attending as an ICS different from those of individual organisations and what learning is there about this for future cohorts and the design of the programme? * Do the organisations feel that they would have got to the point they are at with flexible working in their organisation without being part of this programme? Why? Why not? * What did they value about the programme and how could the programme could be improved? This needs to include the taught programme sessions, the materials provided, the drop-ins and the overall structure in the context of the support it provided to change teams on the ground * What advice would they give to future cohorts? * What recommendations can be drawn from the evaluation in order to support organisations and ensure value for money for NHS England & NHS Improvement and the NHS? To register your interest you should login/sign-up to the e-procurement system here: - https://health-family.force.com/login? - Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for the Opportunity. - Click 'Register Interest' - You will be able to access the tender once you register Note All messages should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: - Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' - Click the relevant Project Title - Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59012275-bfdf-4d8b-a6b0-775374483527
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d76db5c-9c3c-4613-afe6-67f740aaf258
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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