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title: "ID 5047662 - DoH - Integrated Care System NI Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0472c1"
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# ID 5047662 - DoH - Integrated Care System NI Evaluation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0472c1

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## Summary

The Department of Health NI has awarded a contract for the independent evaluation of the Integrated Care System NI (ICS NI) to ERNST YOUNG LLP. This contract falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services and has a total estimated value of £300,000. The procurement was carried out using the open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, which commenced on 9th October 2024, will last for 24 months with an optional extension of up to 12 months. The contract focuses on providing ongoing independent assessment of the ICS NI from its launch through its formative years to ensure effective operations and prompt issue resolution.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for consulting firms, especially those specialising in business management, financial management, human resources management, and research consultancy services. The contract requires a methodical, experienced, and socially conscious approach, favouring firms capable of providing thorough evaluations and constructive feedback. With an allocated budget of up to £300,000 and the potential for additional optional services, smaller businesses and large consultancies alike can find viable prospects for growth and engagement, enhancing their portfolio in the realm of health and public sector consultancy.

## Notice

The Department of Health (DoH) wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide independent evaluation in respect of the Integrated Care System NI (ICS NI) currently under development by the ICS NI Programme Team. The Supplier will be required to provide ongoing assessment of the ICS from initial launch through its formative years to provide an independent and professional assessment that will be used by the Department to monitor ICS operations and address any issues arising promptly and effectively as well as learning to inform regulations and contribute to ICS benefits management. This will facilitate the use of an 'action learning approach' and ultimately contribute to the positive maturity of the ICS model. There is no guarantee of the volume of work that will be commissioned during the contract duration. The estimated budget for the contract is included in the Contract Notice. Full details of requirements are set out in the Specification document (ID 5047662 - Specification).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department of Health (DoH) wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide independent evaluation in respect of the Integrated Care System NI (ICS NI) currently under development by the ICS NI Programme Team. The Supplier will be required to provide ongoing assessment of the ICS from initial launch through its formative years to provide an independent and professional assessment that will be used by the Department to monitor ICS operations and address any issues arising promptly and effectively as well as learning to inform regulations and contribute to ICS benefits management. This will facilitate the use of an 'action learning approach' and ultimately contribute to the positive maturity of the ICS model. There is no guarantee of the volume of work that will be commissioned during the contract duration. The estimated budget for the contract is included in the Contract Notice. Full details of requirements are set out in the Specification document (ID 5047662 - Specification). Additional information: The value of this contract is estimated between PS200,000 and PS300,000 overall. The figure indicated in Section II 1.7 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account the potential optional extension period and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract.

Options: Following the initial contract period, there is an option to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months.

Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award and will run for 24 months, with an option to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032724-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 3WQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032724-2024
- 26 Jun 2024 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019553-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/

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