--- title: "Leadership matrix for health inequalities improvement for NEDs and Chairs of NHS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2021-09-07" --- # Leadership matrix for health inequalities improvement for NEDs and Chairs of NHS Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6.json) ## Summary The NHS England is currently seeking a supplier to develop a leadership matrix aimed at improving health inequalities for Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Chairs within the NHS. This tender is classified under health services and analysis services, with a budget of £87,500. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with a competitive quotation method being utilised. The tender period will conclude on 15 September 2021, and the expected contract duration is from 20 September 2021 to 31 December 2022. The primary delivery location for the services is in Leeds, England. This opportunity presents a substantial growth avenue for businesses specialising in health services and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in tackling health inequalities and strategic leadership development within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the focus on inclusive service delivery and engagement with diverse communities as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan. ## Notice The Authority is looking to commission 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. This builds on our priority action five within the operational planning guidance. The Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme is a newly established NHS England and Improvement (NHSEI) team set up to lead work with individuals, teams, programmes and partners within and external to NHSEI to deliver on the NHS Long Term Plan commitments relating to healthcare inequalities and achieve the NHS Constitutional promise of delivering services 'to all'. The programme is leading action to ensure that the NHS better prevents and responds to the health inequalities which many communities experience. This is particularly important as the NHS continues to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exacerbated and highlighted these long-standing inequalities. Our programme vision is to ensure exceptional quality healthcare for all through equitable access, excellent experience, and optimal outcomes. During 2021, NHS England and Improvement has continued to track progress and issues relating to delivery of the eight urgent actions outlined in the August 2020 Phase 3 letter, and support the delivery of the Five Key Actions for tackling healthcare inequalities for systems and NHS providers as outlined in the 2021/22 NHS Operational planning guidance1 . The key actions are: * Priority 1: Restore NHS services inclusively * Priority 2: Mitigate against digital exclusion * Priority 3: Ensure that datasets are complete and timely * Priority 4: Accelerate preventative programmes * Priority 5: Strengthen leadership and accountability To apply for this opportunity, please follow this link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc9b1e7-c38f-4e95-9a9c-0a418d256aac | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £87,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 71620000 - Analysis services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc9b1e7-c38f-4e95-9a9c-0a418d256aac - 3 Sep 2021 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a06f930-ab98-4017-a3ae-bba43bf029b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dc9b1e7-c38f-4e95-9a9c-0a418d256aac 7th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a06f930-ab98-4017-a3ae-bba43bf029b1 3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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