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title: "Leadership Framework for health inequalities improvement for NEDs and Chairs of NHS Trusts and ICSs PIN"
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# Leadership Framework for health inequalities improvement for NEDs and Chairs of NHS Trusts and ICSs PIN

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-929b0868-e3fc-4eae-bfb9-777d4a1cca56

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## Summary

The NHS England is seeking to appoint a supplier for the "Leadership Framework for health inequalities improvement for NEDs and Chairs of NHS Trusts and ICSs" tender, which is currently in the Planning stage. This procurement falls under the Health Services industry category, and is located in Leeds, England, with a planned contract period commencing on 1st September 2021 and concluding on 31st December 2021. The total value of this contract is £165,000, awarded under an open procurement method, which allows all interested candidates to submit their proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in health inequalities and the NHS. Businesses that focus on leadership development, educational services, or have established networks within NHS organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on enhancing leadership skills amongst Non-Executive Directors and Chairs makes it a relevant opportunity for suppliers with robust training programmes and innovative educational tools aimed at improving governance in health settings.

## Notice

We are looking to appoint a supplier to provide support and guidance to Chairs and Non-Exec Directors of provider trusts and 42 ICSs in their leadership roles to lead stronger NHS action on health inequalities as defined in the NHS Long Term Plan. The appointed supplier will develop and deliver a bespoke programme of educational leadership tools and datasets to Chairs and NEDs of provider organisations, this should include acute, community, mental health, specialist providers and primary care as well as Chairs of Integrated Care System Partnerships. The supplier will utilise existing relationships with the Race and Health Observatory, NHS EDI networks and commissioners and providers of services to develop a robust leadership training model and educational support materials, to ensure local leadership action on health inequalities. The supplier will also use their expertise and networks to provide a series of bespoke leadership educational learning sessions for NEDs and Chairs to equip them with the skills and knowledge to address the five key priorities set out in the 21/22 NHS Operational Planning Guidance, specifically focussing on leadership and accountability for addressing Health Inequalities, in addition to: restoring services inclusively; mitigating against digital exclusion; ensuring datasets are timely and complete; and accelerating preventative programmes. The bespoke learning sessions will equip NEDS and Chairs with the skills and knowledge to hold the provider and ICS SROs for health inequalities to account. The supplier will ensure Chairs and Non-executives have the insight and expertise they need to provide effective leadership and challenge on the Health Inequality agenda. The programme will provide them with the skills and tools they require to critically evaluate evidence presented to them and provide robust informed challenge to achieve assurance that executive plans are robust and delivering required outcomes. As part of this programme products and tools will be provided to support them in their governance role, for use at both Board level and in relevant Board sub-committees. These products will provide a legacy in organisations for the future, as well as tools for immediate application by participants in the programme. The supplier should have extensive experience of providing leadership in health inequalities and expertise to commissioners and service providers across the NHS. Access to an established group of NHS networks of commissioners and providers of services across England is essential. The supplier should have an existing profile within NHS provider and commissioner organisations and the ability to bring together key stakeholders and subject matter experts to inform the leadership education and support package to address health inequalities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508cf583-5c31-46e8-a6df-e123453bf755 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7PD |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 15:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508cf583-5c31-46e8-a6df-e123453bf755

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508cf583-5c31-46e8-a6df-e123453bf755
  20th August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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