---
title: "Expertise in support of organisational change"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029b19"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST"
published: "2021-03-12"
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# Expertise in support of organisational change

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029b19

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC Trust is currently engaged in a procurement process for expertise in support of organisational change. This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to research and development services and consultancy. The award, which has already been completed as of January 1, 2021, has been allocated to the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, reflecting the specialised knowledge necessary for the successful transformation of ambulance services. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in organisational change and consultancy, particularly those focusing on the health sector. Companies that offer innovative solutions in healthcare and possess a strong understanding of ambulance services will be well-suited to compete in future tenders. Engaging with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service could foster growth by enabling these businesses to provide essential services that contribute to the ongoing transformation and development of vital emergency services.

## Notice

The NI Ambulance Service previously engaged the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) which is an independent organisation with specialist and unique expertise across the ambulance sector and is not replicated elsewhere in terms of in depth knowledge of ambulance services. This engagement is a continuation of the provisions of expertise and specialists in support of the development and implementation of organisational and transformational change.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The NI Ambulance Service previously engaged the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) which is an independent organisation with specialist and unique expertise across the ambulance sector and is not replicated elsewhere in terms of in depth knowledge of ambulance services. This engagement is a continuation of the provisions of expertise and specialists in support of the development and implementation of organisational and transformational change.

### Procurement Information

The award of the contract is awarded to the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives as the supplier has already provided extensive expertise and specialist knowledge which is not replicated elsewhere in terms of in depth knowledge of ambulance services particularly in delivering transformation and organisational change in an ambulance service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005032-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £286,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT8 8SG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh |
| Electoral ward | Beechill |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATION OF AMBULANCE CHIEF EXECUTIVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005032-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nias.hscni.net/
- https://aace.org.uk/

## Provenance

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