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AA-363-24-TW Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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30 Aug 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has successfully awarded a contract to Viridian Associates for their AA-363-24-TW Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes. The procurement falls under the health services category and took place in the Ayrshire region (UKM94). This contract, valued at GBP 966,750, aims to provide external consultancy support for enhancing financial and workforce efficiency. Following an initial support programme on financial recovery planning, this tender progressed through a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract was signed on 19 August 2024, and it includes provisions for financial improvement to meet the 2024/25 targets set by the Scottish Government.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in financial management and workforce efficiency. Firms that can demonstrate a history of delivering value and effective solutions in the public health sector, like Viridian Associates, stand to benefit considerably. SMEs with niche capabilities in these areas might find similar future tenders rewarding, given their potential to engage directly with NHS bodies and the Scottish Government for high-impact consultative roles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-363-24-TW Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes

Notice Description

Provision of external Consultant to support Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Boards engage with a number of external consultancy type firms to support in different areas, based on expertise, availability and value for money and following discussions between NHS Ayrshire and Arran senior leadership team and Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran have awarded Viridian Associates Ltd to provide Interim Support and Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes to provide an updated Financial Improvement Plan to meet Scottish Government 2024/25 targets. Scottish Government have agreed to fund this work, however, the Contract is not fully committed to for the full period, break points are available should there be any concern on delivery of value for money.

Procurement Information

NHS Boards engage with a number of external consultants for support in specific areas based upon expertise, availability and value for money. NHS Ayrshire and Arran Senior Leadership Team and Scottish Government engaged with Viridian Associates, following an initial support programme on Financial Recovery Planning and implement recommendations within the Main Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes as they have a strong understanding of the systems and synergies with NHS Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000776391
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513274
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£966,750 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Lesley Marshall
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294323219

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRIDIAN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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