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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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16 Sep 2024 at 15:45

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Tender

30 May 2024 at 15:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services. This procurement initiative falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and aims to optimize job planning systems and processes within NHS organisations. The procurement, currently in the award stage as of 16th September 2024, involves various specialised consultancies offering services countrywide in the UK. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 1st July 2024, with contracts signed from 30th August 2024 for a potential duration of up to 4 years, including extensions. This open procedure has resulted in multiple awards, collectively valued at £2.4 million each.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in business development consultancy, human resources management, and staff training. The extensive scope of the framework ensures substantial engagement with NHS organisations across the UK, fostering long-term partnerships. SMEs, particularly those with strengths in detailed analysis, system optimisation, and knowledge transfer, are well-positioned to compete and benefit. Furthermore, larger consultancies can leverage their extensive resources to provide broader geographical coverage and diverse service capabilities. The framework's relevance to tackling economic inequality and fighting climate change also appeals to socially responsible enterprises.

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Notice Information

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: The framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.

Renewal: The framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029580-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Additional Buyers

A full list of eligible users is available at https://www.coch-cps.co.uk/

A full list of eligible users is available at www.nhssourcing.co.uk

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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Changeology Group Ltd

Kendall Bluck Consulting Ltd

Kingsgate Advisory Limited

Moorhouse Consulting Limited

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit

Premier I.T. Partnership Ltd.

SARD JV Limited

Further Information

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