Tender

Business Analysis and Strategy Development (Healthwatch England)

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

10 May 2017 at 11:53

TenderAmendment

09 May 2017 at 15:33

Tender

09 May 2017 at 15:30

Planning

02 May 2017 at 09:01

Planning

28 Apr 2017 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is conducting a procurement process for "Business Analysis and Strategy Development" on behalf of Healthwatch England. This active tender, initiated through an open procurement method, is aimed at procuring business analysis support to enhance the operational efficacy of local Healthwatch. The tender period will close on 31st May 2017, with the contract expected to begin on 3rd July 2017 and conclude by 29th September 2017. The industry category for this procurement falls under business and management consultancy services, with the delivery addresses including various locations both within the UK and internationally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in business analysis and organisational strategy, particularly those with experience in the health and social care sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the CQC is specifically suited to support their involvement. Firms that can demonstrate an understanding of local health dynamics and the ability to deliver innovative, consistent quality in services will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Business Analysis and Strategy Development (Healthwatch England)

Notice Description

The Care Quality Commission ("CQC") on behalf of Healthwatch England is seeking to appoint an external contractor for the provision of Business Analysis support Healthwatch England has a statutory function to provide support and advice to local Healthwatch and to give information and advice about the views and experiences of the public and people using health and care services. Healthwatch England has identified that it will become an intelligence-led organisation, which will rely on the quality and consistency of lived experience data collected by local Healthwatch. To achieve this Healthwatch England will need to understand the network in greater detail, so we can develop the right interventions, supporting local Healthwatch to deliver outstanding quality in a consistency way. To meet this, Healthwatch England are seeking to procure Business Analysis support which will encompass an assessment of the external and internal environments, to clarify the key factors and components and interdependences that enable local Healthwatch to function in an effective, consistent and sustainable manner. These are expected to include activity around culture, consistency and quality. To access the tender documentation, please visit https://cqc-commercial.bravosolution.co.uk and locate project_46. If your organisation has not yet registered on CQC's e-tendering portal, please register via the weblink. You will then be able to access the opportunity and the tender documentation. Should you encounter any difficulties when registering, a dedicated Bravo Solutions helpdesk is available and can be contacted on 0800 368 4850. Additional information: The CQC Provider Portal eTendering Service provides a secure and efficient means for CQC to manage its tendering activities. Tenderers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding any aspect of this requirement at any time prior to the Clarification Deadline stipulated within the ITT information. Should your organisation wish to raise any such questions, please do so via the messaging facility within the CQC Bravo Solutions E-Portal. Please note that in the interests of transparency, any clarification questions raised outside of the CQC Bravo Solutions E-Portal (i.e. via Telephone, Fax, Email, Post) will NOT be accepted. Please also note that CQC will not enter into exclusive discussions regarding the requirements of this tender exercise with Tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2878591-94c2-4058-b779-54b12a300120
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84d3092b-4fc5-41e0-9447-ced296f6a41a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management 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
10 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Apr 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2017 - 29 Sep 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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