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title: "Appointment of a Transformation Partner for Major Service Review 2024"
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# Appointment of a Transformation Partner for Major Service Review 2024

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3dd7622-a7e2-459c-ae27-291a2f947ea4

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the appointment of a transformation partner for a major service review in 2024. The contract, valued at £299,060 excluding VAT, has been awarded to Carnall Farrar Ltd. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy services category and is based in the South East region of England. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 16 September 2024 and will end on 31 March 2025. Key elements of the work include business intelligence and analytical support, alongside project management capability, aiming to drive the major service review with a robust, data-driven approach.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare transformation. Businesses that excel in business intelligence, analytics, and project management are well-suited to compete for such contracts. This partnership can lead to substantial business growth by expanding service offerings and enhancing project portfolios. Additionally, it highlights the importance of aligning with NHS governance and service delivery models, presenting a strategic advantage for companies with a strong understanding of the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Following a further competition under the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health - Framework Reference SBS10197, Lot 2, this notice is to inform the market of the award of a 6 month (or until successful delivery of the requirement) contract to Carnall Farrar Ltd for NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB). The contract value is PS299,060 excl. VAT. Scope of work Aim: To deliver the data driven case for change, a robust and replicable service transformation approach and project management infrastructure to drive the major service review. Main elements: * Business intelligence and analytical support * Project Management capability Key objectives: * Undertake the analysis to develop a data driven case for change which supports the need for service reconfiguration. This should utilise existing source of analysis and information wherever possible. * Based on the above analysis, develop a prioritised list of services for transformation which considers the scale of the likely financial and clinical benefits, alongside the potential impact on population health outcomes. This should include consideration of how key services in Sussex benchmark across a range of measures. * Focussing on the top three services identified, work with the system to develop a robust modelling tool and service transformation methodology (including new care model design) which results in a clear transformation plan for these services. * Work with the NHS organisations in Sussex to establish the major service review programme delivery architecture across the system and align with governance arrangements in the system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365a3c8-65e0-4b46-9143-3d5f621ca394 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,060 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,060 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARNALL FARRAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365a3c8-65e0-4b46-9143-3d5f621ca394

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365a3c8-65e0-4b46-9143-3d5f621ca394
  13th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/nhs-sussex/

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