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# NHS Flex for the Future Evaluation

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59012275-bfdf-4d8b-a6b0-775374483527

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking tenders for the "NHS Flex for the Future Evaluation," a project aimed at assessing the impact of a modular programme designed to enhance flexible working opportunities within the NHS. This evaluation process is pivotal for supporting 93 NHS organisations that have applied to engage in the initiative. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th December 2021 at 12:00 PM. The total value of the contract is £20,000, and the evaluation period will commence on 17th January 2022, concluding on 31st October 2022. This procurement is categorised under health services and involves evaluation consultancy services, using a limited procurement method via competitive quotation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy and those with expertise in healthcare services and flexible work arrangements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the procurement strategy is tailored to support their participation. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of NHS structures, experience in conducting evaluations, and the ability to contribute to organisational change in enhanced working environments will be well-positioned to compete for this valuable contract.

## Notice

This is a requirement for an external evaluation process for NHS Flex for the Future, a modular programme being delivered by the NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) national Flexible Working team in partnership with Timewise. The programme commences on 30th September 2021. 93 NHS organisations have applied to take part, with some working across a complete ICS. Our aim with this programme is to draw on the collective knowledge and experience of NHSE&I and Timewise to provide NHS organisations with a step-by-step programme to create their own local action plan to deliver more flexible working opportunities in all roles, meeting the People Plan commitments. We wish to procure a further evaluation, by an independent organisation, focusing on the value for money in terms of the impact of the programme particularly in supporting organisations to address the changes needed to engage with and improve access to flexible working including: * How would they rate their progress as an organisation at achieving the change they need to fully support the commitments to flexible working in the People Plan? * Did they achieve the outcomes identified above in the information about the programme * What was particularly useful about the programme / what was less useful? * Were the experiences/ outcomes of those attending as an ICS different from those of individual organisations and what learning is there about this for future cohorts and the design of the programme? * Do the organisations feel that they would have got to the point they are at with flexible working in their organisation without being part of this programme? Why? Why not? * What did they value about the programme and how could the programme could be improved? This needs to include the taught programme sessions, the materials provided, the drop-ins and the overall structure in the context of the support it provided to change teams on the ground * What advice would they give to future cohorts? * What recommendations can be drawn from the evaluation in order to support organisations and ensure value for money for NHS England & NHS Improvement and the NHS? To register your interest you should login/sign-up to the e-procurement system here: - https://health-family.force.com/login? - Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for the Opportunity. - Click 'Register Interest' - You will be able to access the tender once you register Note All messages should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: - Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' - Click the relevant Project Title - Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d76db5c-9c3c-4613-afe6-67f740aaf258 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d76db5c-9c3c-4613-afe6-67f740aaf258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d76db5c-9c3c-4613-afe6-67f740aaf258
  7th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/login

## Provenance

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