Tender

Contract for provision of procurement support for rapid cost reduction and associated services

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Tender

07 Dec 2017 at 19:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is currently seeking proposals for a contract titled "Contract for provision of procurement support for rapid cost reduction and associated services." This procurement falls under the category of procurement consultancy services and is located in Harlow, England. The tender is in the active stage, with submissions due by 15 December 2017. The proposed contract period begins on 20 December 2017 and ends on 31 March 2018. The contract value is between £25,000 and £45,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy and cost reduction services. Companies that can demonstrate innovative methods for cost management and have experience in negotiating with healthcare organizations will be particularly well-suited to compete. Interested parties should prepare a detailed proposal including methods of delivery, resource outlines, and total costs, ensuring their approach aligns with NHS Standard Terms and Conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for provision of procurement support for rapid cost reduction and associated services

Notice Description

A requirement ariseSpecialist team/procurement specialist/cost reduction negotiators to effect this rapid cost reduction. The envisaged activities to effect positive outcomes are: - Reinvigoration of any of the Trust's high yield projects to realise identified opportunities, for example: hearing aids, vascular consumables, RF catheter for EVLT (veins) procedure, teleradiology and laparoscopic consumables. - Alignment and realisation of rebate opportunities and capture into cost reduction/ cost improvement opportunities. - Negotiation for top and tail lines for realisation into cost reduction / cost improvement opportunities. - Identify opportunities to convert direct product lines to NHS Supply Chain or Nationally Contracted Product (NCP). - To inform alterations in either products, or price to the local procurement team to ensure prices/products are reflected/masked in the eCatalogue and realisation and tracking of savings. Interested providers will submit a proposal of no longer than 1,500 words to include the following: a) Methods of delivery b) Outline name of resources c) Total costs (unit costs, number of days) d) Fixed costs? / gain share contract This contract will be let in accordance to NHS Standard Terms and Conditions for procuring services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7efc4daf-782c-48ce-a54e-e19b77445548
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Further Information

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