Tender

Quality Governance Function Review

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

12 Apr 2021 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender process for a project titled "Quality Governance Function Review." This initiative falls under the healthcare industry and is situated in Chester, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 26th April 2021. The successful contractor is expected to commence work on 11th May 2021, with the contract lasting until 10th May 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £10,000, and it will be executed through a mini-competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Lot 5, specifically targeting Audit and Governance Ancillary Services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system quality assurance and auditing services, particularly those already listed under the applicable framework. Companies with expertise in reviewing healthcare governance functions, risk management, and quality assurance will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the trust seeks an innovative and proactive approach, suppliers who can demonstrate distinctive methodologies and professional capabilities are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance the participating organisations' portfolio, particularly in the public healthcare domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Governance Function Review

Notice Description

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier to undertake a review of the Quality Governance function within the organisation, including (but not limited to): - Structures, systems & processes (including risk, quality contracting, patients experience, legal) - Capability and capacity - Reporting, investigating and managing risks to the quality of care - Sharing and improvement of practice through triangulation - Measurement and assurance reporting, including routes of escalation - Identification and delivery of quality & safety priorities (links to national, regional and local strategy, campaigns & initiatives) - Culture and engagement (within and across divisions) The supplier will need to be able to offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach conducting the review. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a mini competition exercise through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Lot 5 Suppliers will be invited to submit an offer in accordance with the NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK UNDER LOT 5 Tenderers must return bids via the web site www.nhssourcing.co.uk Additional information: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier to undertake a review of the Quality Governance function within the organisation, including (but not limited to): - Structures, systems & processes (including risk, quality contracting, patients experience, legal) - Capability and capacity - Reporting, investigating and managing risks to the quality of care - Sharing and improvement of practice through triangulation - Measurement and assurance reporting, including routes of escalation - Identification and delivery of quality & safety priorities (links to national, regional and local strategy, campaigns & initiatives) - Culture and engagement (within and across divisions) The supplier will need to be able to offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach conducting the review. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a mini competition exercise in accordance with the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Lot 5 Suppliers will be invited to submit an offer in accordance with the NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK UNDER LOT 5 Tenderers must return bids via the web site www.nhssourcing.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7c153d-c1fa-4cde-b4a8-849c09b2b78e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Couter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2021 - 10 May 2022 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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