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Communications and Engagement Support for the delivery of the Models of Care and Models of Care Plus Programme

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 Oct 2025 at 06:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract under less conventional means to The Value Circle LLP for communications and engagement services related to the Models of Care Programme. As time-sensitive improvements to the Trust's CQC programme were needed urgently, the traditional competitive procurement was bypassed in favour of expediency. The project, connected with healthcare services, is located within the UKH region, specifically focusing on Norfolk and Waveney areas, and aims to enhance strategic cohesiveness across these areas. The contract, valued at £174,511, was signed on 1st October 2024, ensuring the programme’s swift execution with services categorised under business and management consultancy.

This unique procurement process presents opportunities for businesses equipped to swiftly deliver specialised management consultancy services, particularly those experienced in healthcare system improvements. Companies operating within or familiar with the Norfolk and Waveney regions might find this advantageous, especially SMEs that have strategic knowledge and capabilities in managing sensitive, urgent projects that require rapid mobilisation and execution. Such awards highlight the potential for businesses that can adapt quickly and offer consistent, high-quality consultancy services within stringent timeframes, aligning closely with public health sector needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Communications and Engagement Support for the delivery of the Models of Care and Models of Care Plus Programme

Notice Description

Thevaluecircle LLP were initially engaged to scope a programme of works to support the development, and implementation of, the models of care and models of care plus programme. This work was crucial to the Trusts' CQC improvement journey, and timescales for this work precluded the ability to undertake a competitive procurement process, due to the urgent need for works to commence, and are for a very specific project. Thevaluecircle LLP were also working across the Norfolk & Waveney ICB, which allowed a consistent strategic approach when working on this programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thevaluecircle LLP were initially engaged to scope a programme of works to support the development, and implementation of, the models of care and models of care plus programme. This work was crucial to the Trusts' CQC improvement journey, and timescales for this work precluded the ability to undertake a competitive procurement process, due to the urgent need for works to commence, and are for a very specific project. Thevaluecircle LLP were also working across the Norfolk & Waveney ICB, which allowed a consistent strategic approach when working on this programme.

Procurement Information

The combined supplier spend was picked up as part of a retrospective spend review process. The urgency and criticality of the requirement outpaced the time required to conduct a suitable procurement process. Although the supplier is listed on suitably qualified and approved framework agreements, the agreement was made outside of the call off order processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065397-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,511 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Value Circle LLP

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