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title: "National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services"
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# National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a11063f-d2ab-4c9d-8292-11a39c54a37d

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking proposals for a National Framework Agreement focused on the Provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services. This procurement, classified under contract administration services (CPV code: 79994000), is currently in the Award stage following a completed tender process. The initial tender period concluded on 2nd February 2018, with the awarded contract set to run from 21st March 2018 to 20th March 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £7,000,000. Delivery may be required to a range of locations, including the UK and international territories.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses providing asset and contract lifecycle management services, especially for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Companies that excel in efficiency improvements and can offer outsourced lifecycle management solutions, including procurement, contract management, and service delivery, are particularly well-suited to compete. Bidders must be prepared to illustrate how their offerings can outperform traditional contract management methods while maintaining or enhancing service quality.

## Notice

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to introduce a new commercial Framework Agreement for the provision of asset and contract lifecycle management services. which will allow for improvements in organisational efficiency which may otherwise have been overlooked under a fragmented approach to contract management. This framework will specifically target the requirement for an end to end outsourced lifecycle contract management solution spanning procurement, contract management and service delivery management. Bidders will be required to demonstrate how their solution will increase efficiency against traditional contract letting and management methods, whilst maintaining or improving high standards of delivery. Further details are provided in the ITT accompanying this Contract Notice which can be viewed at www.nhssourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca50ea93-4293-4d3c-bfd0-7a22a442031c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2018 - 20 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEASEGUARD GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79994000 - Contract administration services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2018 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca50ea93-4293-4d3c-bfd0-7a22a442031c
- 2 Jan 2018 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f512093a-2548-4530-a654-a7a60f0c2067

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca50ea93-4293-4d3c-bfd0-7a22a442031c
  13th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f512093a-2548-4530-a654-a7a60f0c2067
  2nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d2bea6c-b354-4eb3-93fe-d034d4c6c9bd
  List of potential framework users
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b88f56d1-31a2-424c-a104-b7424fc1af38
  Framework Agreement Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf50d033-2dad-4826-86e9-bce5111b55ea
  Framework Agreement Pre-Requisites
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf2cf75c-d4e5-416a-9d5c-cb498bf67d74
  Framework Agreement Invitiation to Tender document
- http://www.nhssourcing.co.uk
  Link to ITT documentation

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