Planning

Business Resilience and Support Services: Soft Market Test

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

17 Jan 2018 at 14:17

Planning

16 Jan 2018 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health England (PHE), located in Salisbury, is currently planning a procurement process titled "Business Resilience and Support Services: Soft Market Test". This initiative is part of the PHE Science Hub Programme aimed at enhancing the agency's capabilities during a significant transformation phase, focusing on health services. The procurement involves exploring opportunities for seven sub-lots, including consultancy, recruitment, HR services, training, financial services, market research, and events/marketing. Although there are no contract awards associated with this tender, information regarding the planning stage has been made available since 16 January 2018, providing insight into future procurement possibilities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, human resources, training, and financial services. Companies that offer tailored recruitment solutions, market research capabilities, or event management services will find this tender particularly relevant. As PHE seeks to enhance its operational resilience during a transitional period, businesses equipped with innovative solutions and expertise in such areas will be well-positioned to engage with and potentially partner with PHE in forthcoming projects.

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Notice Title

Business Resilience and Support Services: Soft Market Test

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) is an Executive Agency of the Department of Health (DH). The role/function of PHE is to protect and improve the nation's health. As part of the reconfiguration of the agency, PHE has initiated a number of Programmes to instigate and realise business Transformation. The PHE Science Hub Programme is 1 major change management programme being managed on behalf of PHE, the principle objective of the Programme is the creation of national public health science hub and headquarters facility. The Science Hub wishes to invite potential providers to express an interest and participate in this Soft Market Test which will explore procurement opportunities to provide Business Resilience Support Services to enhance the capability/capacity of the business functions and services to enable effective support during transition. This notice covers 7 sub-lots; Lot 3.1 Consultancy - To provide advice on a number of specialist topic areas considering the context of the programme and the wider business. Advice may include examples of best practice and how this has been applied in similar organisations and or for similar programmes. The following have been identified as potential requirements; Workforce Planning Knowledge Management Early & Voluntary Exit Schemes Policy Development Assurance Job Design and Job Evaluation HR Legal advice Lot 3.2 Recruitment - To provide non-standard recruitment to deal with role requirements as a result of the transition programme (i.e. bulk or specialist recruitment). Lot 3.3 HR - To provide a range of HR services to support the implementation of HR policy and process that will come under increased strain during the transition. Lot 3.4 Training & Workforce Development - To deliver training through a variety of methods to support the readiness of the business and staff for transition. This may include direct & indirect training (train a trainer or train a trainee). Particular focus is on staff Health & Wellbeing. Lot 3.5 Financial Services - To provide financial services to ensure business continuity and compliancy during transition and provide additional financial services to staff as a result of the relocation. Lot 3.6 Market Research - To undertake a range of market research activities that will form part of the; Information and evidence base required by the business/programme. Information required by staff (and their household) to make an informed decision regarding relocation or the alternative options. This should include effective methods for capturing and presenting / providing information (e.g. via an interactive Website) Lot 3.7 Events & Marketing - To deliver a series of timely events & marketing campaigns to; Inform staff and their households of the options available to them as a result of the relocation. Promote options in-line with the business objectives. Further information and instructions will be available via the PHE Bravo e-tendering Portal Additional information: Please note, this notice will not lead to a contract award. The intention is to explore what goods/services are available and how these can fulfil PHE's requirements, with a view to lead to future procurement opportunities, more information on this including timescales will be provided as the Soft Market Test progresses. In addition to Business Resilience Support Services During Transformation PHE is exploring services in relation to 'Personal Relocation and Outplacement and Additional Services' To ensure we optimise the engagement opportunity a separate notice has been issued and further information will also be available on the PHE Bravo e-tendering Portal. https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a009214-bb97-41b2-a2e2-85dcd72eebcc
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79310000 - Market research services

79342000 - Marketing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79952000 - Event services

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 0001Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JG
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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