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title: "Tender to source a Quality Improvement Strategic Partner"
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# Tender to source a Quality Improvement Strategic Partner

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fade1b0f-0ed4-476d-a268-740dca5f7308

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is seeking a Quality Improvement Strategic Partner to support its strategic objectives through a variety of activities, including strategic guidance and training. This open tender was published on 21st January 2018, and interested parties have until 19th February 2018 to submit their proposals. The contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2018 and will run until 30th April 2021. The majority of the work is to be delivered in London, and the overall value of the contract is £220,000, with a minimum value set at £150,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in development consultancy, training, and educational services, particularly those that can provide strategic guidance and improvement capability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive. Companies with expertise in co-design and population health-focused support may find this tender particularly applicable for their capabilities.

## Notice

The strategic partner will support ELFT to achieve its mission and strategic objectives through the provision of four types of activities: Element 1: Strategic guidance, planning and coaching Element 2: Building improvement capability Element 3: Co-design and co-production of triple aim and population health-focused support Element 4: Learning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c2f9c2d-327c-4a59-91c0-57a3b3c2c863 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Whitechapel |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80522000 - Training seminars
- 80531200 - Technical training services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2018 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c2f9c2d-327c-4a59-91c0-57a3b3c2c863

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c2f9c2d-327c-4a59-91c0-57a3b3c2c863
  21st January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22912&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.elft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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