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title: "Contract Award - Improving Predictability in Nurse Rostering"
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# Contract Award - Improving Predictability in Nurse Rostering

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acd7939f-f610-4d12-b236-355585336393

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Health, which is seeking to improve predictability in nurse rostering through a contract titled "Contract Award - Improving Predictability in Nurse Rostering". This contract falls under the market research services industry category and is based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and the South West. The procurement method used was an open procedure for a tender process, with a contract value of £114,900. The tender period ended on 22nd June 2018, with the awarded contract commencing on 1st August 2018 and set to conclude on 31st March 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in market research services. Businesses that can bring innovative solutions or methodologies for enhancing nurse rostering efficiency would be well-positioned to compete. Engagement in this initiative could significantly bolster a business's experience and reputation within the healthcare sector, aligning them with key stakeholders, and expanding their portfolio in public health services.

## Notice

DHSC and NHSI are providing national leadership for the programme, with the development of proposals and implementation of pilots to be led by the supplier. DHSC and NHSI will work with the appointed supplier to identify and recruit two participating acute trusts to the pilot programme. The pilot programme should be divided into three phases: I. Pilot set up: II. Implementation and pilot phase: III. Evaluation: DHSC will be appointing a single supplier to lead development, roll out and high level evaluation of the pilots. We are looking to the supplier to outline a recommended approach in order to meet our aim.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cddda6e0-0eb8-4271-b383-a6b1bc6b9cb2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIMEWISE FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2018 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cddda6e0-0eb8-4271-b383-a6b1bc6b9cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cddda6e0-0eb8-4271-b383-a6b1bc6b9cb2
  2nd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3373511-9e5a-4a41-bb5e-3bc7ba60b917

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