--- title: "Provision of an SOP Programme to EKHUFT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-12-09" --- # Provision of an SOP Programme to EKHUFT Buyer: EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27527a95-8694-402f-a718-fb127bd57180.json) ## Summary The East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, through 2gether Support Solutions Ltd, is inviting Expressions of Interest for the procurement of a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Programme. This programme aims to create 'gold standard' SOPs to reduce unwarranted variation and improve safety and efficiency in clinical and operational services. The procurement, classified under CPV codes for contact management software and software consultancy services, has a value of £80,000 GBP. The tender deadline is December 19, 2022, with the contract period starting on January 1, 2023, and ending on December 31, 2027. Businesses in the services industry, particularly those offering consultancy and organisational services, are encouraged to participate. This opportunity, initiated by the East Kent Hospitals University, presents a chance for SMEs and VCSEs to contribute their expertise towards enhancing healthcare services. The procurement stage is currently open, under an 'Open procedure (below threshold)' method. The location of the procurement is in Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom. Businesses suited for this tender include those specialising in contact management software, software consultancy, and organisational services. Interested parties can register via the Authorities e-Tendering system on the Bravo Solution website. The opportunity aligns with the Trust's goal of reducing unwarranted variation and improving the overall quality of services through the implementation of SOPs with the use of system dynamics modelling. ## Notice 2gether Support Solutions Ltd ion behalf of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust are looking to receive Expressions of interest for the procurement of an SOP Programme EKHUFT are seeking costed and timed proposals to provide consultancy to co-create with NHS staff 'gold standard' Standard Operating Procedures ('SOPs') to drive a reduction in unwarranted variation which in turn has been shown in numerous studies to improve the safety and efficiency of clinical and operational services. This work will be underpinned by the application of system dynamics modelling to map the structures and highlight the sensitivity of a set of processes and both the short- and long-term dynamic effect of policies that are understood to be a potentially significant source of unwarranted variation or unintended behaviours. Additional information: Providers wishing to express an interest in this potential future opportunity are encouraged to register via the Authorities e-Tendering system, Bravo Solution, website address: https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk Instructions for registering an interest are as follows: a) click 'View current opportunities and notices'. b) express an interest in the project: SOP programme c) please download the available documentation contained in the attachments tab of the project in Bravo d) please review and complete the documentation before the deadline stipulated ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd41143-24d4-4ebc-a2ca-79c81769f959 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY | | Locality | ASHFORD, KENT | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN24 0LZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Willesborough | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48333000 - Contact management software package - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79996000 - Business organisation services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2022 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd41143-24d4-4ebc-a2ca-79c81769f959 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dd41143-24d4-4ebc-a2ca-79c81769f959 9th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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