---
title: "Framework agreement for ihb associates working in health and social care"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508517"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE (COMMISSIONG ON BEHALF OF HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND)"
published: "2018-01-05"
---

# Framework agreement for ihb associates working in health and social care

Buyer: SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE (COMMISSIONG ON BEHALF OF HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508517

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## Summary

The Scottish Ambulance Service (acting on behalf of Healthcare Improvement Scotland) is conducting a procurement process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework agreement for ihb associates working in health and social care." This initiative falls under the health services industry category and is being implemented in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 15th December 2017. The tender period ended on 25th September 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care improvement services. Companies that provide independent contractors with expertise in improving health and social care delivery in Scotland would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework's structure allows for multiple participants, promoting growth amongst businesses that can contribute to the national health and wellbeing outcomes through innovative solutions and services.

## Notice

HIS drives improvement in the quality of health and social care for all people in Scotland. The work of HIS supports the priorities of those who give and receive care and in particular the 2020 vision for Scotland where people are able to live longer healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the ihub offer, a Framework Agreement for ihub Associates is being commissioned. The purpose of the ihub Associate framework is to support local and national priorities by providing a flexible way of procuring independent contractors to provide improvement support. The Framework Agreement is being set up by the Authority and, once it is operational, the contracting and financing of the Improvement Associates subsequent contracts will follow the Authority's procedures. The Associates will directly contribute to the on-going work of partners in Health and Social Care Partnerships and NHS boards; helping partners achieve the nine national health and wellbeing outcomes through the delivery of integration and quality improvement support across health and social care.

Renewal: option of two twelve month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305721 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2017 - 14 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE (COMMISSIONG ON BEHALF OF HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND) |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305721
- 17 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292895

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292895
  Framework agreement for ihb associates working in health and social care - HIS drives improvement in the quality of health and social care for all people in Scotland. The work of HIS supports the priorities of those who give and receive care and in particular the 2020 vision for Scotland where people are able to live longer healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305721
  Framework agreement for ihb associates working in health and social care - HIS drives improvement in the quality of health and social care for all people in Scotland. The work of HIS supports the priorities of those who give and receive care and in particular the 2020 vision for Scotland where people are able to live longer healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishambulance.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508517
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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