--- title: "SCW - Provision of Consultancy Services for SCW 747RJ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-549a1e73-7194-4af6-b5fe-387c58ba00a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-549a1e73-7194-4af6-b5fe-387c58ba00a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-549a1e73-7194-4af6-b5fe-387c58ba00a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-549a1e73-7194-4af6-b5fe-387c58ba00a2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2019-07-10" --- # SCW - Provision of Consultancy Services for SCW 747RJ Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-549a1e73-7194-4af6-b5fe-387c58ba00a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-549a1e73-7194-4af6-b5fe-387c58ba00a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-549a1e73-7194-4af6-b5fe-387c58ba00a2.json) ## Summary The NHS South West Commissioning Support is currently seeking proposals for the provision of consultancy services under the title "SCW - Provision of Consultancy Services for SCW 747RJ". This procurement falls within the industry category of project management consultancy services and is situated in the South West region of England. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions accepted until 22nd July 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st August 2019 and is expected to last until 31st January 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which is suitable for firms of varying sizes, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. The estimated contract value is nominal, listed as £0.01, aligning with below-threshold procurement processes. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in project management to engage with the NHS's implementation of population health management in Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in strategic partnership development, competitor analysis, and training delivery would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The consultancy services required will focus on establishing a framework for agile partnerships, thereby creating avenues for sustainable growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector. ## Notice South Central & West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) provides specialist business support services to NHS and non-NHS customers. Based in the south of England, SCW's team of 1,200 skilled professionals provide expert support for over 80 NHS and non-NHS customers - nationally, regionally and locally; making a difference for 14 million people across an area of 15,600 square miles. As a current delivery partner for 13 STPs we have been at the heart of emerging Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and the increasing adoption of population health management approaches. Outcomes A partnerships strategy in format/s to be jointly agreed and developed through working closely with Business Development and Winning Work Director and SCW's Offer Leads, and including: * Definition of an appropriate overarching approach to identifying, developing, managing and tracking strategic partnerships for SCW * Strategic view of partnering needs and/or opportunities associated with the 5 SCW Offers * Analysis of key competitors as potential partners (4 box model) * Identification of potential partners with strategic influence on target markets and customers, and provision of support to engagement as required * Prioritised list of target partners, including aims of any partnership for SCW and appropriate SCW ownership identified and agreed. * Draft guidelines for when and how to identify and engage partners * Establishment of a framework that allows SCW to work with strategic partners in an agile manner * Transfer of knowledge into the SCW Customer Development function * Development and delivery of a short training session for SCW partnership owners (around classification and assessment of potential partners, creating win-win, alignment of values, commercial and reputational risk, what 'partner' means to us etc.) This will be a 6 month assignment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b612ddd9-e1f7-4f2a-8863-43a9cfb21a72 | | 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 | 10 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2019 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b612ddd9-e1f7-4f2a-8863-43a9cfb21a72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b612ddd9-e1f7-4f2a-8863-43a9cfb21a72 10th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/ProjectManage/1000 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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