--- title: "Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce653d8c-78ef-4f97-9f6d-eed20b02888c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce653d8c-78ef-4f97-9f6d-eed20b02888c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce653d8c-78ef-4f97-9f6d-eed20b02888c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce653d8c-78ef-4f97-9f6d-eed20b02888c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")" published: "2019-04-18" --- # Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce653d8c-78ef-4f97-9f6d-eed20b02888c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce653d8c-78ef-4f97-9f6d-eed20b02888c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce653d8c-78ef-4f97-9f6d-eed20b02888c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a framework agreement for Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP, acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The tender, titled "Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services," falls under the general management consultancy services category (CPV 79411000) and is valued at £90,000,000. The contract period is set to commence on 27th August 2019 and will run until 26th August 2022. Interested parties must submit their applications by 21st May 2019 to participate in this selective procurement process, which employs a restricted procedure above the relevant financial threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy across various disciplines. Specifically, businesses engaged in areas such as business process improvement, human resource management, supply chain management, financial consultancy, and information technology are well-suited to compete. The diverse lots within the tender further allow companies to align their expertise with the specific consultancy services sought by the contracting authority. ## Notice Framework agreement for the provision of Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services. The scope of this framework agreement includes provision of Consultancy and Advisory Services in a number of disciplines which will normally include providing the customer with a delivery programme, mobilisation and communication plan with agreed milestones and delivery dates. The requirements are for provision of advice and options rather than to make business decisions on the customer's behalf although customers may invite providers' input in making final decisions. These are split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include process redesign and improvement; Programme and Project Management, marketing and advertising as well as Public Relations and advice on Corporate Social Responsibility. Also includes Management Consultancy services. Lot 2 - Resource Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include Human Resource management and Workforce optimisation services. Lot 3 - Supply Chain Management Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include advisory services on sourcing, procurement and supply chain management. Lot 4 - Financial Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include advisory services on financial management, accountancy, pension fund management, insurance, actuarial and risk management services. Lot 5 - Audit, Counter Fraud and Spend Analysis - to include Internal Audit & Counter Fraud, External Audit, Account Payable (AP) reviews - this will include in depth review of a Participating Authorities AP data, identifying monies in overpayments, missed supplier credit and duplicate payments in order to recover cash, VAT reconciliation/reclaim and Contract compliance reviews Lot 6 - ICT and Digital Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include consultancy on optimising ICT hardware and software as well as all advisory services on digital deployment. Lot 7 - Estates, Construction and Building Management Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services - to include consulting on energy efficiency, construction, health and safety, and all building consultations. Additional information: For access to all tender documentation please log into the Bravo Solution portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbaea96-b331-40d5-bbcb-14e42f4cc48e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Aug 2019 - 26 Aug 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000,000 | | 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 1NU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Apr 2019 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbaea96-b331-40d5-bbcb-14e42f4cc48e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afbaea96-b331-40d5-bbcb-14e42f4cc48e 18th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk Tender Documentation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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