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title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services"
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buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2f00c2f-f967-4ee9-9f5f-63c34d9ecd91

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has completed the National Framework Agreement for the provision of Job Planning Consultancy and Implementation Services. This procurement, classified under industry category "Business and management consultancy and related services," aims to optimise NHS job planning systems. The framework covers regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Europe, and beyond. The open procedure tender began on 1 July 2024 and was awarded on 30 August 2024. The contract starts on 1 September 2024 and ends on 31 August 2028, with a total value of GBP 2,400,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and process optimisation, particularly those with expertise in healthcare systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making it an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of suppliers. Companies like Attain Health Management Services Ltd, Changeology Group Ltd, and others have already secured contracts, indicating a competitive yet inclusive procurement environment. The project's scope for job planning and optimisation can drive growth and offer significant business expansion potential for experienced consultancy firms.

## Notice

The objective of this framework is to provide NHS Organisations with expert assistance to deliver optimised job planning systems and processes. The expected outcomes of the Services will be: - An in-depth analysis of the current state of an NHS Organisation's job planning systems and processes. - Detailed analysis of actual and forecast demand in respect of required clinical outcomes. - The creation of model job plans based on actual and forecast demand in respect of required clinical outcomes that are aligned with applicable NHS, Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and British Medical Association (BMA) best practice standards. - Identification of gaps and/or variances between the current and model state, including but not limited to identification of variance(s) between current job plans and patient demand. - The development of optimised systems and processes for medical job planning. - Support, to the level specified in a Call Off Contract, to implement new optimised job planning systems and processes. - Effective knowledge transfer to enable the NHS Organisation to sustain and build on the implemented improvements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46dfd2a9-7368-49d5-80d7-34b65ed7b6c4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES; CHANGEOLOGY GROUP; KENDALL BLUCK CONSULTING; KINGSGATE ADVISORY; MOORHOUSE CONSULTING; NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT; PREMIER I.T. PARTNERSHIP; SARD JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 07:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46dfd2a9-7368-49d5-80d7-34b65ed7b6c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46dfd2a9-7368-49d5-80d7-34b65ed7b6c4
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a88844d-d734-41ff-ad71-fd883bf272ec
  n/a

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