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title: "National Framework Agreement for a Fixed Fee Procurement Project Delivery Service"
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buyer: "THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for a Fixed Fee Procurement Project Delivery Service

Buyer: THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01215a8d-bc3d-4824-817e-3cba284d04d0

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking bids for the 'National Framework Agreement for a Fixed Fee Procurement Project Delivery Service'. This procurement operation falls under the category of procurement consultancy services, with a total contract value of £21,600,000. The tender process is currently in the award stage, with key dates including the tender period which concluded on 5th October 2017, and the contract period running from 18th November 2017 to 17th November 2021. The framework agreement allows UK public bodies to utilise procurement project delivery services across various project types, including OJEU projects and back-office support. The invitation to tender has been published to facilitate suppliers from a broad geographical area, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in procurement consultancy and related services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the eligibility criteria. Companies that offer project delivery services, contract administration, or hospital-related services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The framework's structure, allowing calls for a combination of projects, offers flexibility and potential for sustained engagement with public sector clients, making it a lucrative prospect for relevant suppliers looking to expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new commercial Framework Agreement which will allow UK public bodies to procure a procurement project delivery service. This Invitation to Tender (ITT is offered in four lots: LOT 1 - OJEU Projects LOT 2 - Framework mini-competition projects LOT 3 - Back-Office Support LOT 4 - Project Bundle (made up of any combination of the above 3 types of project. Any call off contract must include a minimum of 2 different types of projects) Further details are provided in the ITT accompanying this Contract Notice which can be viewed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72723451-595a-4088-ad4a-d8b6a20621a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2017 - 17 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EXCEEDING; LONG O DONNELL ASSCOIATES; MALPKA; P2 CONSULTING GROUP; TENWELL INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79994000 - Contract administration services
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2017 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72723451-595a-4088-ad4a-d8b6a20621a4
- 8 Sep 2017 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1cd281-3f23-4c95-9fa8-86d57b3b540f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72723451-595a-4088-ad4a-d8b6a20621a4
  4th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1cd281-3f23-4c95-9fa8-86d57b3b540f
  8th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f3db2d7-8935-47a3-8d51-9a0ed862427c
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd97f2b6-ff84-4927-852c-7ead25a6be64
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/61be1ec1-3148-4bf9-96e6-4ad1d2356881
  Pre-Requisites
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to ITT
- http://coch-cps.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/F045-List-of-eligible-users-in-the-UK.pdf
  A list of the potential customers of the proposed framework agreement

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