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title: "Evaluation Package for Scaling Up Improvement - Round 3"
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# Evaluation Package for Scaling Up Improvement - Round 3

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b18988dd-5c50-49b7-a7ab-5e505474a2da

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## Summary

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the "Evaluation Package for Scaling Up Improvement - Round 3", aiming to implement and widely adopt tested improvements across the NHS. This procurement process, classified under business services including law, marketing, consulting, and security, is currently in the Award stage. The tender was published on 17 April 2018, with a submission deadline of 17 May 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 18 June 2018 and conclude on 30 May 2020, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £58,700, and it employs an open procurement method to ensure transparency and inclusivity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and implementation services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in scaling improvements within healthcare settings or providing supportive services for the NHS would be especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility and growth within the public sector, aligning offerings with the evolving needs of healthcare improvement initiatives.

## Notice

Scaling up Improvement aims to help teams to implement at scale, tested improvements with the aim of wider adoption across the NHS . Further details of the Contracting Authority's requirements under the contract and other relevant information are given in the Specification at Schedule 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90baf37a-0286-4462-bd47-a79c2a095124 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 30 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,500 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESEARCHING PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2018 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90baf37a-0286-4462-bd47-a79c2a095124
- 17 Apr 2018 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32339272-969d-4d60-87c2-76c8619a5b53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90baf37a-0286-4462-bd47-a79c2a095124
  3rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32339272-969d-4d60-87c2-76c8619a5b53
  17th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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