--- title: "Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement Programme for NHS England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-06-07" --- # Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement Programme for NHS England Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking bids for the "Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement Programme for NHS England." This tender process, currently in the planning stage, is focused on business and management consultancy services in the healthcare sector. It is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with a tender deadline set for 5pm on 16th June 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 25th June 2017 and will last for six months. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. This tender presents opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in healthcare and operational improvement, particularly those with experience in establishing commissioning frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buying organisation is looking for innovative solutions to meet the pressing needs of the Specialised Commissioning programme. As the NHS focuses on achieving its Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) targets, companies that can demonstrate effective strategies and frameworks in this area will be well-positioned to compete. ## Notice NHS Arden and GEM CSU invite bids for the provision of Consultancy Support in relation to the establishment of an effective "Operational Commissioning Framework' for a period of 6 months commencing June/July 2017. The Specialised Commissioning programme for the South requires further development and strengthening in 2017/18 to deliver the significant agenda for Specialised Services and working the Financial parameters set for Specialised Commissioning - South in 2017/18 and beyond. There is a QIPP target for 17/18 of PS147.8m with a current shortfall in the existing programme and risk associated with a number of existing schemes. Effective delivery of QIPP and the management of routine risk associated with Commissioning Specialised Services requires effective further development and strengthening in the form of an 'Operational Commissioning Framework'. This programme will focus on the development and delivery of Transformational & Transactional QIPP and the further strengthening of Contractual delivery. It will build on existing arrangements to ensure alignment with CCG STP programmes and that a clear planning and delivery cycle is in place for SpecCom - South. This support will provide immediate oversight of operational arrangements for delivery whilst establishing the most effective possible framework. This framework will look at both 17/18 QIPP Delivery and effective development of the 18/19. ITT documentation is available via the Bravo Procurement Portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. Click ITTs open to all and select ITT_739 Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement. The ITT and supporting information is available to view under the Supplier Attachment Section, whilst bidders must complete and submit their response by completing both the Qualification and Technical response envelopes within the Procurement Portal. All questions must be submitted via the Bravo messaging system. Additional information: To express your interest and respond to this opportunity please register and log into the Bravo Procurement Portal https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. ITT_739 Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement. The closing date for the completion and return of bids is 5pm Friday 16th June 2017 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc72dd52-3527-4fa5-8280-c608642db005 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Jun 2017 at 08:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc72dd52-3527-4fa5-8280-c608642db005 - 6 Jun 2017 at 15:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc72dd52-3527-4fa5-8280-c608642db005 - 5 Jun 2017 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc72dd52-3527-4fa5-8280-c608642db005 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc72dd52-3527-4fa5-8280-c608642db005 7th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/ Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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