Tender

Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

24 Sep 2021 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is seeking proposals for a feasibility study on improving its resourcing services, with the tender titled "Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services." This procurement is classified under the recruitment services industry and will take place in Leeds, England. The tender is currently in the open stage of the procurement process, and interested suppliers must submit their responses by 9:00 AM on 4th October 2021. The total value of the contract is £50,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 11th October 2021, concluding on 27th December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in recruitment services and consultancy, particularly those adept at conducting feasibility studies and implementing operational improvements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to review and enhance recruitment practices to generate better value for money. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate experience in transitioning recruitment processes may find this tender aligns with their capabilities, leading to potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services

Notice Description

This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been prepared by NHS England and NHS Improvement (the 'Authority'). The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the provision of: 1) Feasibility study to understand all cost implications of transitioning recruitment service from BSA to a potential in-house solution 2) Options to highlight consideration of a hybrid model including clear outputs and transition timeline from concept to delivery of new model, resource/financial implications 3) Clear recommendations outlining any potential risk to services during transition period Products to be delivered by December 31st 2021. The costs for improvement to recruitment services are increasing exponentially - this work is being conducted to review current practices to conduct a feasibility study to highlight for NHSE/I where improvements to practices and processes can be made. The work will help inform the organization which improvement model would be best to implement to achieve value for money and return on investment of recruitment/deployment services. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the ITQ within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-719ba5a8-d873-483b-b675-8d3c2e767c33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7aaa2a-5e21-4a00-b0e4-864f6cb8bf50
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

79600000 - Recruitment services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 27 Dec 2021 1-6 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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