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National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2024 at 09:48

Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is set to conclude a National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management, focusing on procurement consultancy services in the UK. The framework, due to commence on 9th November 2024, aims to provide a fully managed service for the purchasing and management of tail end purchase order spend, including medical, non-medical, and ad hoc supplies. The competitive open procedure has been used for this tender, which has reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £15,000,000. The framework will run for an initial term of two years, with possible extensions of up to two additional years in annual increments. Key dates include the signing of contracts on 23rd October 2024.

This framework agreement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy and supply chain management. SMEs, in particular, may find this an excellent growth opportunity given the extensive scope of services required, such as audit of tail spend, savings delivery, purchase, supplier and stock management, and reporting. With multiple suppliers—The Business Supplies Group Ltd, Teqex Ltd, and Bates Office Services Ltd—already awarded contracts, the framework accommodates a collaborative approach to meet the needs of all UK public sector bodies, enhancing business outreach and fostering sector-wide relationships. The project’s focus on streamlined management systems and quality delivery standards makes it an ideal avenue for companies adept at handling complex supply chains.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management

Notice Description

The desired service specification is for the establishment of a national framework agreement to provide client authorities with a fully managed service for the purchasing and management of their tail end purchase order spend including medical, non-medical and ad hoc supplies and services. It should include the end to end supply chain management of the authority's tail end spend and at a high level include: audit of tail spend; savings delivery; purchase; supplier management; stock management; delivery and reporting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The Supplier will provide Tail End Management services. The framework agreement will provide client authorities with a fully managed service for the purchasing and management of their tail end purchase order spend including medical, non-medical and ad-hoc supplies and services. It should include the end to end supply chain management of the authority's tail end spend and at a high level include: audit of tail spend; savings delivery; purchase; supplier management; stock management; delivery and reporting. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS15,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT For use by all UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations). COMMENCEMENT DATE 9th November 2024. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0485ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034423-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

63121100 - Storage services

66140000 - Portfolio management services

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79994000 - Contract administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

BATES OFFICE SERVICES

TEQEX

THE BUSINESS SUPPLIES GROUP

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