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title: "AA-363-24-TW Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496f4"
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# AA-363-24-TW Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes

Buyer: NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496f4

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## Summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has completed a procurement process for the "AA-363-24-TW Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes" in the category of Financial consultancy services (CPV code: 66171000). This procurement, primarily focused on delivering financial and workforce efficiency, was carried out under a limited procurement method due to its specific requirements and reliance on external consultancy expertise. Viridian Associates Ltd was awarded the contract to assist NHS Ayrshire & Arran after initial support and discussions with the Scottish Government. The work commenced following discussions in 2024. The programme targets financial improvement to meet the 2024/25 Scottish Government compliance, with break points included to ensure value for money.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in financial and workforce efficiency, particularly those experienced in collaborating with public health boards such as the NHS. Businesses specialising in financial consultancy with a solid understanding of public sector financial structures and strategic planning are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The engagement highlights the necessity for firms that can offer both immediate and sustainable financial improvements, making it an excellent venture for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of external Consultant to support Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Boards engage with a number of external consultancy type firms to support in different areas, based on expertise, availability and value for money and following discussions between NHS Ayrshire and Arran senior leadership team and Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran have awarded Viridian Associates Ltd to provide Interim Support and Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes to provide an updated Financial Improvement Plan to meet Scottish Government 2024/25 targets. Scottish Government have agreed to fund this work, however, the Contract is not fully committed to for the full period, break points are available should there be any concern on delivery of value for money.

### Procurement Information

NHS Boards engage with a number of external consultants for support in specific areas based upon expertise, availability and value for money. NHS Ayrshire and Arran Senior Leadership Team and Scottish Government engaged with Viridian Associates, following an initial support programme on Financial Recovery Planning and implement recommendations within the Main Financial and Workforce Efficiency Delivery Programmes as they have a strong understanding of the systems and synergies with NHS Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027818-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £966,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA6 6AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRIDIAN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027818-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776391
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00060

## Provenance

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