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title: "Contract for support to the Association of Groups (AoG) Network"
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buyer: "NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Contract for support to the Association of Groups (AoG) Network

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32059cec-e75b-44bc-b518-4223a46b7478

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract titled "Contract for support to the Association of Groups (AoG) Network" under the industry category of Project Management Software Package. This procurement process, now in the Award stage, focuses on delivering advisory support for the AoG peer network for hospital CEOs operating under an NHS Group model. The contract, valued at £35,000, will run from 1st June 2024 to 31st March 2025, and delivery will take place in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 28th May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) specialising in project management and strategic support services. Businesses proficient in working within the NHS framework and providing advisory support can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the healthcare sector. The contract has already been awarded to Dalton Consulting Limited, highlighting the importance of expertise and experience in similar domains. This opportunity is ideal for companies aiming to build strong relationships with key healthcare organisations and contribute to transformative projects within the NHS.

## Notice

NHS Transformation Unit provides project management and strategic support for Association of Groups (AoG), a peer network for hospital CEOs that operate under an NHS Group model. CEOs of the NHS Groups whom are members of AoG have requested advisory support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6753fa-ac0f-41f8-83f8-9f7f1c039843 |
| 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DALTON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48331000 - Project management software package

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6753fa-ac0f-41f8-83f8-9f7f1c039843

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f6753fa-ac0f-41f8-83f8-9f7f1c039843
  30th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0c3b1eb0-fb46-4131-b1e0-c260d4185919

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