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title: "UHB Continuous Improvement Partner"
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published: "2024-12-13"
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# UHB Continuous Improvement Partner

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0448d4

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## Summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of procuring a Continuous Improvement Partner, with a focus on business and management consultancy services under the Main Procurement Category of services. The tender, titled "UHB Continuous Improvement Partner," is valued at £2,000,000 and aims to develop a systematic, organisation-wide approach to continuous quality improvement within the Trust. The procurement process, launched in Autumn 2024, is being conducted through an open procedure with electronic and written submissions due by 31 January 2025. The contract period is set for 900 days, with no renewal options, and the project will take place in Birmingham, UKG3.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare consultancy and continuous improvement. Companies with a proven track record of embedding a culture of continuous improvement within healthcare organisations are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders will not only support the Trust in enhancing patient outcomes and workplace environments but will also contribute to the efficiency and productivity of healthcare services. This opportunity is ideal for consultancy firms adept at navigating the complexities faced by clinical and operational teams and that possess the pragmatic skills required to implement sustainable improvements within large healthcare settings.

## Notice

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust are seeking the provision for services of a Continuous Improvement Partner.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Continuous quality improvement is a common thread in the Trust's new strategy (launched Autumn 2024), underpinning the delivery of several strategic objectives. This contract is critical to us developing a systematic, organisation-wide approach and framework to ensure improvement happens at scale. It will help us to deliver improved patient outcomes and experience, through the creation of a positive, collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.
We are looking for a partner with a track record of supporting healthcare organisations to embed a culture of continuous quality improvement, with the capability to deliver significant benefit to the organisation and ensure that changes are sustainable within the Trust at the end of the contract.
We require a partner who is adept at working across all levels of an organisation, being mindful of the pressures and competing priorities faced by clinical and operational teams. Our improvement approach and system must be pragmatic and support teams to overcome today's challenges as well as improve for the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040295-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2GW |
| 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040295-2024
- 14 Mar 2024 at 17:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008288-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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