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Scottish Approach to Quality Improvement

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2018 at 00:00

Tender

31 May 2018 at 00:00

Planning

30 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Scottish Approach to Quality Improvement" is conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) and is aimed at establishing a framework agreement for a national strategic Quality Improvement partner. This tender falls under the services category, particularly in the health industry and is primarily located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and it has been completed as of September 4, 2018, with a total contract value of £2,000,000. The framework is planned to last four years and encourages collaboration with various NHS entities across Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on quality improvement services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare systems and implementation of strategic change processes. Companies ranging from small to medium-sized enterprises that can demonstrate experience in delivering impactful improvements and sustained results are well-suited to participate. By competing in this tender, businesses can engage directly with NHS bodies, potentially leading to further contracts and contributions to the overarching goal of enhancing public services across Scotland.

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Notice Title

Scottish Approach to Quality Improvement

Notice Description

Scottish Approach to Quality Improvement Framework Agreement for the provision of a national strategic Quality Improvement (QI) partner with experience of having applied QI in a variety of contexts, having achieved and sustained results at scale, designed to drive system-wide transformation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quality Improvement. To award a national strategic quality improvement partner who will be required to add value to and support existing quality improvement activities across the NHS and wider public sector in Scotland. The awarded partner will work in partnership with The Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and the wider public sector to build sustainable capacity and capability for continuous quality improvement, and deliver real and high impact improvements; in order to support meeting the overall Scottish Government vision of having a sustainable economy; where opportunities, wealth and power is shared more equally; where people are healthy and active, and live in safe communities free from discrimination. This will include working within an number of areas/outcomes including: public services; children, young people and families; inequalities; business; crime; employment opportunities and communities. Total value shown is for duration of the framework and based on last 12 months of supplier spend data. Based on historic data the estimated annual value of this requirement is 500000 GBP. The framework period will be 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000532249
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331780
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
28 May 2018Expired
Award Date
4 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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