--- title: "Quality Governance Function Review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2021-04-12" --- # Quality Governance Function Review Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff.json) ## Summary The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is conducting a tender process for a project titled "Quality Governance Function Review." This initiative falls under the healthcare industry and is situated in Chester, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 26th April 2021. The successful contractor is expected to commence work on 11th May 2021, with the contract lasting until 10th May 2022. The estimated value of the contract is £10,000, and it will be executed through a mini-competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Lot 5, specifically targeting Audit and Governance Ancillary Services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in system quality assurance and auditing services, particularly those already listed under the applicable framework. Companies with expertise in reviewing healthcare governance functions, risk management, and quality assurance will find this procurement particularly relevant. As the trust seeks an innovative and proactive approach, suppliers who can demonstrate distinctive methodologies and professional capabilities are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance the participating organisations' portfolio, particularly in the public healthcare domain. ## Notice The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier to undertake a review of the Quality Governance function within the organisation, including (but not limited to): - Structures, systems & processes (including risk, quality contracting, patients experience, legal) - Capability and capacity - Reporting, investigating and managing risks to the quality of care - Sharing and improvement of practice through triangulation - Measurement and assurance reporting, including routes of escalation - Identification and delivery of quality & safety priorities (links to national, regional and local strategy, campaigns & initiatives) - Culture and engagement (within and across divisions) The supplier will need to be able to offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach conducting the review. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a mini competition exercise through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Lot 5 Suppliers will be invited to submit an offer in accordance with the NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK UNDER LOT 5 Tenderers must return bids via the web site www.nhssourcing.co.uk Additional information: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier to undertake a review of the Quality Governance function within the organisation, including (but not limited to): - Structures, systems & processes (including risk, quality contracting, patients experience, legal) - Capability and capacity - Reporting, investigating and managing risks to the quality of care - Sharing and improvement of practice through triangulation - Measurement and assurance reporting, including routes of escalation - Identification and delivery of quality & safety priorities (links to national, regional and local strategy, campaigns & initiatives) - Culture and engagement (within and across divisions) The supplier will need to be able to offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach conducting the review. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a mini competition exercise in accordance with the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Lot 5 Suppliers will be invited to submit an offer in accordance with the NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK UNDER LOT 5 Tenderers must return bids via the web site www.nhssourcing.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7c153d-c1fa-4cde-b4a8-849c09b2b78e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Mini Competition under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Couter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 May 2021 - 10 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH2 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Upton | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services ## Release History - 12 Apr 2021 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7c153d-c1fa-4cde-b4a8-849c09b2b78e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a7c153d-c1fa-4cde-b4a8-849c09b2b78e 12th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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