Planning

The Provision of Human Resources (HR) Services for NHS NW London

NHS NORTH WEST LONDON

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Planning

09 Sep 2022 at 09:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has initiated a tender for the provision of Human Resources (HR) services. This procurement opportunity falls under the Health services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender, currently in the planning stage, involves the engagement of service providers to deliver a comprehensive HR service supporting the ICB's objectives. Key dates include an engagement end date on 10th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for HR service providers offering operational HR management, employment relations advice, workforce intelligence, recruitment and selection services, employee services, learning and development programmes, and additional services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be suitable candidates to compete for this contract due to the flexible and customer-focused HR service required to support the ICB's workforce and strategic goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Human Resources (HR) Services for NHS NW London

Notice Description

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board (the ICB) requires a comprehensive Human Resources (HR) service following the 2021 restructure of NWL Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) from eight to one and the creation of our ICB (July 2022). Currently we have an HR service contract in place with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT), however this comes to an end in March 2023 and therefore the ICB are looking to engage service providers to provide the above services. The service required will need to be the provision of a flexible and customer-focussed HR service to support the ICB in delivering its aims and objectives. The provider will work with local managers to help provide a motivated, skilled, and high performing workforce and will act as a designated HR and Organisational Development lead as well as provide access to a centralised recruitment, training and development co-ordination and employee services. Key services required include: - Operational HR Management including interface with Occupational Health and other employee assistance and support resources; - Provide specialist Employment Relations advice with regards to absence and performance management, disciplinary, grievance and harassment issues, TUPE legislation, Working Time Directive and interim staff; -Workforce Intelligence: Provide regular reports, workforce information and operational system support; -Recruitment and Selection: Provide an end-to-end recruitment service including advice and guidance; -Employee Services: Provide a portfolio of employment policies and procedures that reflect best practice and employment legislation; -Learning and Development (including statutory and mandatory training): Design and deliver a L&D programme; and -Additional Services, including Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. There will be an online engagement event that will be an opportunity to learn more about the requirements in terms of the services, an opportunity for providers to input into the process and to communicate the timelines. This event is planned to take place on Wednesday, 21st September and the proposed agenda and time slot will be confirmed for those organisations that state an expression of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fb4523e-9ce1-4410-a403-09f9f8f5c4d9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH WEST LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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