--- title: "Development and Delivery of Strategy and Operational Plans" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72fec604-e887-4f26-868f-bed6d6df0320" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72fec604-e887-4f26-868f-bed6d6df0320" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72fec604-e887-4f26-868f-bed6d6df0320.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72fec604-e887-4f26-868f-bed6d6df0320.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-04-13" --- # Development and Delivery of Strategy and Operational Plans Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72fec604-e887-4f26-868f-bed6d6df0320 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72fec604-e887-4f26-868f-bed6d6df0320) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72fec604-e887-4f26-868f-bed6d6df0320.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking consultancy services for the "Development and Delivery of Strategy and Operational Plans" to address their QIPP target for the financial year 2018/19. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 26 April 2018. The contract is set to commence on 30 April 2018 and run until 30 August 2018, with delivery required in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This open procurement method allows for any interested suppliers to participate in the bidding process. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business and management consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in operational planning, programme management, and organisational effectiveness will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the specific needs of the commissioning unit, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, highlighting their capacity to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic healthcare environment. ## Notice Specialised Commissioning South has a QIPP target for 2018/19 of circa PS140m and a commissioning budget allocation of circa PS3 billion. Specialised Commissioning South Region has been through considerable organisational change over the past 2 years and the recent change in senior leadership has led to a clear objective of setting out clear accountability arrangements to support a focus on stabilising the financial position. The need to drive this priority also recognises some gaps in senior leadership capacity and capability. There is an urgent requirement for additional specialist expertise & capacity to accelerate the planning and delivery requirements for the organisation and establish an effective operational baseline for 18/19. Consultancy expertise is required to provide the following, starting no later that April 30th 2018 and for a period of no longer than 3 to 4 months. 1. Strategy & Operational Plan - develop the operational plan for 18/19 with a clear strategy for the organisation with appropriate engagement and ownership of the team. * Review existing strategic documents and draft operational plans and finalise plans working with the Senior Team of Specialised Commissioning south (by mid late May 2018) 2. Programme Management - implement robust business programme management arrangements to support effective QIPP development and delivery and the routine business of the organisation (including the establishment of a clear business cycle).: * Review existing PMO arrangements for the organisation, recommend improvements in the arrangements and oversee the development of the PMO function (May to July 2018). 3. QIPP Programme - rapidly review and develop the current QIPP programme including matrix management delivery arrangements, clear documentation for PIDs, delivery plans and effective monitoring documentation: * Review current QIPP Plans, documentation and recommend actions to finalise existing plans; * Identify further QIPP opportunities for development and focus in 18/19; * Finalise 18/19 QIPP Delivery Plan. By end June 2018 4. Organisational Effectiveness - review, establish and implement changes to improve organisational governance, management and operational arrangements to support delivery: * High level review of existing governance arrangements and recommendations on improvement(s); * Review corporate support functions and make recommendations on their support of the operational arrangements for the organisation and links with PMO; By end July 18 5. Organisational Development - to establish an OD programme supporting the development and delivery of the operational plan and other organisational arrangements: * Consider and summarise key OD requirements - report; * Develop and initiate OD plan in support of the objective of the organisation. By end July 18 Additional information: ITT reference Number in Bravo ITT_968 How to Express Interest in this Tender 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once). Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the user-name/password and Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are ITTs open to any registered supplier) . Click on correct tender (ITT_968) to access the content. Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT/ Details' box ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424b1efc-3162-44ab-b32c-faa19e3e29ff | | 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 | 13 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 30 Aug 2018 | | 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 - 13 Apr 2018 at 16:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424b1efc-3162-44ab-b32c-faa19e3e29ff - 13 Apr 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424b1efc-3162-44ab-b32c-faa19e3e29ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/424b1efc-3162-44ab-b32c-faa19e3e29ff 13th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/ e_Tendering Portal ## 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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