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QMS and (CQI) Operating Model - Design and Implementation Support

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a strategic partner through an open procurement procedure to support the design and implementation of a Trust-wide Quality Management System (QMS) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) operating model. This procurement falls under the category of general management consultancy services and involves a significant contract valued at £1,600,000. The project location is York, United Kingdom, with an anticipated contract start date on 1st June 2026, extending until 31st May 2028, potentially renewable for a further year. The tender process is in the 'active' stage, with final submissions due by 29th April 2026, while enquiries should be submitted by 27th April 2026.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialised in management consultancy and quality systems. Businesses capable of offering comprehensive design and implementation services, particularly those with experience in healthcare and strategic management consultancy, would be well-positioned to compete. The purchasing organisation, the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, aims to create an integrated accountability framework—ideal for businesses adept at developing and embedding systems that ensure robust governance and performance metrics. The open nature of the procurement method allows a wide range of qualified firms to participate, promoting competitive bidding and innovation in healthcare quality management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QMS and (CQI) Operating Model - Design and Implementation Support

Notice Description

Please attach your tender response through the Atamis Portal. https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 24 months subject to satisfactory performance (indicative June 2026 - May 2028) with tapering support for a further 12 months to May 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029947-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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