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title: "Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services"
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# Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-719ba5a8-d873-483b-b675-8d3c2e767c33

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking proposals for a feasibility study on improving its resourcing services, with the tender titled "Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services." This procurement is classified under the recruitment services industry and will take place in Leeds, England. The tender is currently in the open stage of the procurement process, and interested suppliers must submit their responses by 9:00 AM on 4th October 2021. The total value of the contract is £50,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 11th October 2021, concluding on 27th December 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in recruitment services and consultancy, particularly those adept at conducting feasibility studies and implementing operational improvements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project aims to review and enhance recruitment practices to generate better value for money. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate experience in transitioning recruitment processes may find this tender aligns with their capabilities, leading to potential business growth.

## Notice

This Invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been prepared by NHS England and NHS Improvement (the 'Authority'). The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the provision of: 1) Feasibility study to understand all cost implications of transitioning recruitment service from BSA to a potential in-house solution 2) Options to highlight consideration of a hybrid model including clear outputs and transition timeline from concept to delivery of new model, resource/financial implications 3) Clear recommendations outlining any potential risk to services during transition period Products to be delivered by December 31st 2021. The costs for improvement to recruitment services are increasing exponentially - this work is being conducted to review current practices to conduct a feasibility study to highlight for NHSE/I where improvements to practices and processes can be made. The work will help inform the organization which improvement model would be best to implement to achieve value for money and return on investment of recruitment/deployment services. Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England & Improvement e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login * Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for 'Feasibility Study of Improvement to Resourcing Services' * Click 'Register Interest' * Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the ITQ within the portal. * Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and: o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes' o Click the relevant Project Title o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7aaa2a-5e21-4a00-b0e4-864f6cb8bf50 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 27 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2021 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7aaa2a-5e21-4a00-b0e4-864f6cb8bf50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7aaa2a-5e21-4a00-b0e4-864f6cb8bf50
  24th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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