Tender

UHB Continuous Improvement Partner

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 14:50

Planning

14 Mar 2024 at 17:57

Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Continuous Improvement Partner, with a focus on business and management consultancy services under the Main Procurement Category of services. The tender, titled "UHB Continuous Improvement Partner," is valued at £2,000,000 and aims to develop a systematic, organisation-wide approach to continuous quality improvement within the Trust. The procurement process, launched in Autumn 2024, is being conducted through an open procedure with electronic and written submissions due by 31 January 2025. The contract period is set for 900 days, with no renewal options, and the project will take place in Birmingham, UKG3.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare consultancy and continuous improvement. Companies with a proven track record of embedding a culture of continuous improvement within healthcare organisations are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only support the Trust in enhancing patient outcomes and workplace environments but will also contribute to the efficiency and productivity of healthcare services. This opportunity is ideal for consultancy firms adept at navigating the complexities faced by clinical and operational teams and that possess the pragmatic skills required to implement sustainable improvements within large healthcare settings.

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Notice Title

UHB Continuous Improvement Partner

Notice Description

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust are seeking the provision for services of a Continuous Improvement Partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuous quality improvement is a common thread in the Trust's new strategy (launched Autumn 2024), underpinning the delivery of several strategic objectives. This contract is critical to us developing a systematic, organisation-wide approach and framework to ensure improvement happens at scale. It will help us to deliver improved patient outcomes and experience, through the creation of a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.
We are looking for a partner with a track record of supporting healthcare organisations to embed a culture of continuous quality improvement, with the capability to deliver significant benefit to the organisation and ensure that changes are sustainable within the Trust at the end of the contract.
We require a partner who is adept at working across all levels of an organisation, being mindful of the pressures and competing priorities faced by clinical and operational teams. Our improvement approach and system must be pragmatic and support teams to overcome today's challenges as well as improve for the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040295-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Amy Morris, Matthew Kelsall
Contact Email
amy.morris@uhb.nhs.uk, matthew.kelsall@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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