--- title: "Business Resilience and Support Services: Soft Market Test" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2018-01-17" --- # Business Resilience and Support Services: Soft Market Test Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e935742-7b2c-47a7-bb30-3f84f324ad58.json) ## Summary Public Health England (PHE), located in Salisbury, is currently planning a procurement process titled "Business Resilience and Support Services: Soft Market Test". This initiative is part of the PHE Science Hub Programme aimed at enhancing the agency's capabilities during a significant transformation phase, focusing on health services. The procurement involves exploring opportunities for seven sub-lots, including consultancy, recruitment, HR services, training, financial services, market research, and events/marketing. Although there are no contract awards associated with this tender, information regarding the planning stage has been made available since 16 January 2018, providing insight into future procurement possibilities. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, human resources, training, and financial services. Companies that offer tailored recruitment solutions, market research capabilities, or event management services will find this tender particularly relevant. As PHE seeks to enhance its operational resilience during a transitional period, businesses equipped with innovative solutions and expertise in such areas will be well-positioned to engage with and potentially partner with PHE in forthcoming projects. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) is an Executive Agency of the Department of Health (DH). The role/function of PHE is to protect and improve the nation's health. As part of the reconfiguration of the agency, PHE has initiated a number of Programmes to instigate and realise business Transformation. The PHE Science Hub Programme is 1 major change management programme being managed on behalf of PHE, the principle objective of the Programme is the creation of national public health science hub and headquarters facility. The Science Hub wishes to invite potential providers to express an interest and participate in this Soft Market Test which will explore procurement opportunities to provide Business Resilience Support Services to enhance the capability/capacity of the business functions and services to enable effective support during transition. This notice covers 7 sub-lots; Lot 3.1 Consultancy - To provide advice on a number of specialist topic areas considering the context of the programme and the wider business. Advice may include examples of best practice and how this has been applied in similar organisations and or for similar programmes. The following have been identified as potential requirements; Workforce Planning Knowledge Management Early & Voluntary Exit Schemes Policy Development Assurance Job Design and Job Evaluation HR Legal advice Lot 3.2 Recruitment - To provide non-standard recruitment to deal with role requirements as a result of the transition programme (i.e. bulk or specialist recruitment). Lot 3.3 HR - To provide a range of HR services to support the implementation of HR policy and process that will come under increased strain during the transition. Lot 3.4 Training & Workforce Development - To deliver training through a variety of methods to support the readiness of the business and staff for transition. This may include direct & indirect training (train a trainer or train a trainee). Particular focus is on staff Health & Wellbeing. Lot 3.5 Financial Services - To provide financial services to ensure business continuity and compliancy during transition and provide additional financial services to staff as a result of the relocation. Lot 3.6 Market Research - To undertake a range of market research activities that will form part of the; Information and evidence base required by the business/programme. Information required by staff (and their household) to make an informed decision regarding relocation or the alternative options. This should include effective methods for capturing and presenting / providing information (e.g. via an interactive Website) Lot 3.7 Events & Marketing - To deliver a series of timely events & marketing campaigns to; Inform staff and their households of the options available to them as a result of the relocation. Promote options in-line with the business objectives. Further information and instructions will be available via the PHE Bravo e-tendering Portal Additional information: Please note, this notice will not lead to a contract award. The intention is to explore what goods/services are available and how these can fulfil PHE's requirements, with a view to lead to future procurement opportunities, more information on this including timescales will be provided as the Soft Market Test progresses. In addition to Business Resilience Support Services During Transformation PHE is exploring services in relation to 'Personal Relocation and Outplacement and Additional Services' To ensure we optimise the engagement opportunity a separate notice has been issued and further information will also be available on the PHE Bravo e-tendering Portal. https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a009214-bb97-41b2-a2e2-85dcd72eebcc | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 0001 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 75130000 - Supporting services for the government - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79630000 - Personnel services except placement and supply services - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 79952000 - Event services - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2018 at 14:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a009214-bb97-41b2-a2e2-85dcd72eebcc - 16 Jan 2018 at 14:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbb092b-e7bc-47ea-b424-e778953cdda5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a009214-bb97-41b2-a2e2-85dcd72eebcc 17th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bcbb092b-e7bc-47ea-b424-e778953cdda5 16th January 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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