Tender

Performance Improvement and Process Re-engineering Consultancy for Histopathology Services

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

16 May 2022 at 18:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the project titled "Performance Improvement and Process Re-engineering Consultancy for Histopathology Services." This initiative falls within the development consultancy services category and is ongoing, with key deadlines including tender submissions due by 16 June 2022. The successful contractor will collaborate closely with the Histology team to enhance service delivery over a 12-month period, beginning 4 July 2022. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring accessibility for all interested suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in organisational improvement and process re-engineering within healthcare settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project aims to foster collaboration and prompt service enhancements. Companies with relevant experience in delivering consultancy services tailored to the healthcare industry will find this an advantageous opportunity to grow their business and engage in meaningful work that impacts public health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Performance Improvement and Process Re-engineering Consultancy for Histopathology Services

Notice Description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting Tenders for the provision of professional consultancy services to develop a design requirement specification for the construction of a future Histopathology service to include all functions within the service, from sample receipt to final clinical report. The appointed contractor will not only design the future state, but will also work with the Histology team to identify and implement any immediate opportunities for improved service. This will not be a stand alone piece of work, but will instead be developed over a period of 12 months. This will allow for collaboration and a 'Plan, Do, Study Action' approach. Tender documents are available to download from the Trust's e-sourcing portal hosted by BravoSolutions (Jaggaer). Additional information: How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the BravoSolutions eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://eoecph.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login onto the portal with the username/password - Click the ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT(itt_2384) to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the tender:- Click 'My Response' under ' ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you have any issues accessing or using the e-Tendering Portal please contact help@bravosolution.co.uk /eSourcing helpdesk on 0800 069 8630.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7334a5-0fec-4e5f-9a05-d624eff171e4
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2022 - 3 Jul 2023 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
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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