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title: "Reducing out of area placements: transformation programme"
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# Reducing out of area placements: transformation programme

Buyer: SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b574f3f-fa4e-4fc1-8eb3-286a95290b5b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which is seeking support for its "Reducing out of area placements: transformation programme". This programme aims to enhance inpatient flow and reduce out-of-area placements through initiatives such as the introduction of assessment wards and aligning bed demand with capacity. The tender has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £232,580. Important dates include the start of the contract on 21 February 2022 and its completion on 15 July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in healthcare consulting and system quality assurance services. Businesses that can contribute to the healthcare sector's transformation, particularly in enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency, would be ideally positioned to pursue this contract. By engaging with the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, suppliers have the potential to expand their footprint within the healthcare industry while addressing critical needs in patient management and resource optimisation.

## Notice

Support with transformation programme to maintain the flow of inpatient and reduce out-of-area placements (OAPs). Three broad elements of the reduction improvement plan that the Trust would like support to progress: 1. Reduce avoidable admissions - introduction of assessment wards 2. Aligning of bed demand and capacity 3. Reducing length of stay

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a5d8ef-987d-4f41-8a9b-729c32fbfe4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2022 - 15 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £232,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £232,580 |
| 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 | SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LEATHERHEAD |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT22 7AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Leatherhead North |
| Westminster constituency | Epsom and Ewell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE PUBLIC SERVICE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a5d8ef-987d-4f41-8a9b-729c32fbfe4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80a5d8ef-987d-4f41-8a9b-729c32fbfe4e
  7th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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