Award

Expertise in support of organisational change

NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST

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12 Mar 2021 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC Trust is currently engaged in a procurement process for expertise in support of organisational change. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development services and consultancy. The award, which has already been completed as of January 1, 2021, has been allocated to the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, reflecting the specialised knowledge necessary for the successful transformation of ambulance services. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in organisational change and consultancy, particularly those focusing on the health sector. Companies that offer innovative solutions in healthcare and possess a strong understanding of ambulance services will be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service could foster growth by enabling these businesses to provide essential services that contribute to the ongoing transformation and development of vital emergency services.

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Notice Title

Expertise in support of organisational change

Notice Description

The NI Ambulance Service previously engaged the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) which is an independent organisation with specialist and unique expertise across the ambulance sector and is not replicated elsewhere in terms of in depth knowledge of ambulance services. This engagement is a continuation of the provisions of expertise and specialists in support of the development and implementation of organisational and transformational change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NI Ambulance Service previously engaged the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) which is an independent organisation with specialist and unique expertise across the ambulance sector and is not replicated elsewhere in terms of in depth knowledge of ambulance services. This engagement is a continuation of the provisions of expertise and specialists in support of the development and implementation of organisational and transformational change.

Procurement Information

The award of the contract is awarded to the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives as the supplier has already provided extensive expertise and specialist knowledge which is not replicated elsewhere in terms of in depth knowledge of ambulance services particularly in delivering transformation and organisational change in an ambulance service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029b19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005032-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£286,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST
Contact Name
Andrew Phillips
Contact Email
andrew.phillips@nias.hscni.net
Contact Phone
+44 2890400766

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 8SG
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVES

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