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ID 3844609 DoH Mental Health Strategy - Workforce Review

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOH

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Award

22 Mar 2022 at 09:25

Tender

07 Jan 2022 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health (DoH) is conducting a tender for a comprehensive review of the mental health workforce in Northern Ireland, titled "ID 3844609 DoH Mental Health Strategy - Workforce Review". This procurement process falls under the industry category of business services, specifically focusing on consulting and management services. The contract is currently in the Award stage, with a total budget of £200,000 exclusive of VAT. Key deadlines include a draft report due by 1 June 2022 and a final report by 1 August 2022, with the contract effective until 30 September 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing broad participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialised in health services analysis, workforce planning, and organisational consultancy. Companies with experience in delivering detailed workforce assessments and capable of developing innovative working models will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The competitive criteria include proposed team experience, methodology, and cost, making it essential for businesses to demonstrate a solid track record in similar projects to enhance their chances of success.

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Notice Title

ID 3844609 DoH Mental Health Strategy - Workforce Review

Notice Description

The Department of Health (DoH) wishes to engage a Contractor to undertake a comprehensive review of the mental health workforce in Northern Ireland to consider the existing workforce's need and training; the development of a new workforce; new models of working; and the creation of a workforce for the future that will meet the needs of the population. The Contractor must produce a high quality, detailed draft report by 1 June 2022 and a final agreed report by 1 August 2022. The Contract will commence upon award of the Contract until 30 September 2022. The total budget allocated for this contract is PS200,000 exclusive of VAT, but inclusive of expenses and all other costs associated with the delivery of the Contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health (DoH) wishes to engage a Contractor to undertake a comprehensive review of the mental health workforce in Northern Ireland to consider the existing workforce's need and training; the development of a new workforce; new models of working; and the creation of a workforce for the future that will meet the needs of the population. The Contractor must produce a high quality, detailed draft report by 1 June 2022 and a final agreed report by 1 August 2022. The Contract will commence upon award of the Contract until 30 September 2022. The total budget allocated for this contract is PS200,000 exclusive of VAT, but inclusive of expenses and all other costs associated with the delivery of the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030822
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007648-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,233 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH DOH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SL
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST YOUNG

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