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title: "Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: ActionAid (humanitarian surge support)"
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# Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit: ActionAid (humanitarian surge support)

Buyer: NHS COMMISSIONING BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a2c5dcd-0340-414c-8f93-58af5221ae20

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## Summary

The NHS Commissioning Board is engaged in a procurement process for consultancy support related to the "Covid-19 Behaviour Change Unit," specifically targeting humanitarian surge support. The procurement is categorised under project management consultancy services and was awarded on 3rd August 2020. It involves a direct procurement method via a single tender action for a contract valued at £75,180. The consultancy period runs from 3rd August 2020 to 31st October 2020, with outputs aimed at establishing London Fast Track Surgical Hubs to enhance elective care delivery following the pandemic. The award notice for this contract was published on 1st February 2021.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy and operational support within the healthcare sector. Firms with expertise in clinical pathways, stakeholder engagement, and governance structures will find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. As the consultancy will facilitate rapid establishment of surgical hubs, companies experienced in operational management and healthcare consultancy can leverage this engagement to expand their service offerings and establish valuable connections within the NHS.

## Notice

The required resource is consultancy support to define the clinical model for the London Fast Track Surgical Hubs and accelerate delivery. This will support the establishment of the London hubs by September. This scope covers: - Providing operational management expertise and methodologies - Engaging key stakeholders - Acting as a conduit between clinical and operational working groups - Supporting the clinical and administrative priority setting, pathway design, and implementation - Identification and resolution of operational issues - Facilitation of working groups / workshops - Development of robust governance structures - Working as part of a blended team with NHSEI resources to deliver at pace during this accelerated phase of the programme The outputs of this work will be: - A standardised clinical model for the London Fast Track Surgical Hubs - Established London Fast Track Surgical Hubs across the region These outputs will support NHSEI London to rapidly deliver increased elective activity. The ultimate objective is to reduce the clinical harm to patients resulting from delayed elective treatment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88053a71-8b1d-465b-bc89-105cac0ea8fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,180 |
| 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 COMMISSIONING BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Q2 HEALTH CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88053a71-8b1d-465b-bc89-105cac0ea8fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88053a71-8b1d-465b-bc89-105cac0ea8fe
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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