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National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Sep 2024 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services. This procurement, classified under industry category "Business and management consultancy and related services," aims to optimise NHS job planning systems. The framework covers regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Europe, and beyond. The open procedure tender began on 1 July 2024 and was awarded on 30 August 2024. The contract starts on 1 September 2024 and ends on 31 August 2028, with a total value of GBP 2,400,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and process optimisation, particularly those with expertise in healthcare systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of suppliers. Companies like Attain Health Management Services Ltd, Changeology Group Ltd, and others have already secured contracts, indicating a competitive yet inclusive procurement environment. The project's scope for job planning and optimisation can drive growth and offer significant business expansion potential for experienced consultancy firms.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services

Notice Description

The objective of this framework is to provide NHS Organisations with expert assistance to deliver optimised job planning systems and processes. The expected outcomes of the Services will be: - An in-depth analysis of the current state of an NHS Organisation's job planning systems and processes. - Detailed analysis of actual and forecast demand in respect of required clinical outcomes. - The creation of model job plans based on actual and forecast demand in respect of required clinical outcomes that are aligned with applicable NHS, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and British Medical Association (BMA) best practice standards. - Identification of gaps and/or variances between the current and model state, including but not limited to identification of variance(s) between current job plans and patient demand. - The development of optimised systems and processes for medical job planning. - Support, to the level specified in a Call Off Contract, to implement new optimised job planning systems and processes. - Effective knowledge transfer to enable the NHS Organisation to sustain and build on the implemented improvements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2f00c2f-f967-4ee9-9f5f-63c34d9ecd91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46dfd2a9-7368-49d5-80d7-34b65ed7b6c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES

CHANGEOLOGY GROUP

KENDALL BLUCK CONSULTING

KINGSGATE ADVISORY

MOORHOUSE CONSULTING

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

PREMIER I.T. PARTNERSHIP

SARD JV

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