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title: "National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-074e3416-5077-45a7-a2cd-9d85b48fb494

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management, with the title "National Framework Agreement for Tail End Management." This procurement centres around providing services related to the purchasing and management of tail end purchase order spend, including medical, non-medical, and ad-hoc supplies. The framework will benefit all UK public sector bodies. The procurement, classified under procurement consultancy services (CPV ID 79418000), follows an open procedure (above threshold). Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd September 2024 and the commencement of the agreement on 9th November 2024. The framework will initially run for two years, with possible extensions in annual increments up to an additional two years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs capable of managing end-to-end supply chains, performing audits, and delivering cost savings. Businesses involved in procurement consultancy services or those with expertise in supplier, stock, and delivery management will find this contract lucrative. Suppliers already selected include Bates Office Services Ltd, Teqex Ltd, and The Business Supplies Group Limited, all of which are SMEs. The contract's total lifetime value of £15,000,000 demonstrates significant business potential for suppliers specializing in comprehensive procurement and supply chain solutions.

## Notice

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES The Supplier will provide Tail End Management services. The framework agreement will provide client authorities with a fully managed service for the purchasing and management of their tail end purchase order spend including medical, non-medical and ad-hoc supplies and services. It should include the end to end supply chain management of the authority's tail end spend and at a high level include: audit of tail spend; savings delivery; purchase; supplier management; stock management; delivery and reporting. REASON FOR NOTICE This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process. LIFETIME VALUE OF AGREEMENT PS15,000,000 RELEVANT AUTHORITIES ABLE TO USE THE AGREEMENT For use by all UK public sector bodies (and any future successors to these organisations). COMMENCEMENT DATE 9th November 2024. DURATION OF AGREEMENT The framework will run for a term of 2 years with options to extend for up to a further 2 years in annual increments. Additional information: This is an intention to award notice to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process The Framework is due to commence on 9th November 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cee0e6d-d475-4d8e-a4c1-956a80bb1874 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2024 - 8 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BATES OFFICE SERVICES; TEQEX; THE BUSINESS SUPPLIES GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cee0e6d-d475-4d8e-a4c1-956a80bb1874

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cee0e6d-d475-4d8e-a4c1-956a80bb1874
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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