Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2GW
UK
Contact person: Matthew Kelsall
E-mail: matthew.kelsall@uhb.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKG3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
UHB Continuous Improvement Partner - Market Engagement
Reference number: PROC.15.0094
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79410000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (the “Authority”) is conducting market engagement in relation to its requirement for a continuous improvement partner.<br/><br/>We are currently refreshing our organisational strategy which will place a greater emphasis on our role in improving the health of the population we serve, the quality and experience our patients and staff have whilst also reinforcing the identities of the local hospitals. <br/><br/>To help achieve this, we are looking to embed a culture of continuous quality improvement across the organisation. ‘Quality Improvement’ (QI) is the combined and unceasing efforts of everyone within an organisation to make the changes that will lead to better patient outcomes (health), better system performance (care) and better professional development (learning).
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (the “Authority”) is conducting market engagement in relation to its requirement for a continuous improvement partner.<br/><br/>We are currently refreshing our organisational strategy which will place a greater emphasis on our role in improving the health of the population we serve, the quality and experience our patients and staff have whilst also reinforcing the identities of the local hospitals. <br/><br/>To help achieve this, we are looking to embed a culture of continuous quality improvement across the organisation. ‘Quality Improvement’ (QI) is the combined and unceasing efforts of everyone within an organisation to make the changes that will lead to better patient outcomes (health), better system performance (care) and better professional development (learning).<br/><br/>The programme will aim to deliver:<br/>• Sustained and lasting change, through providing constancy of purpose, momentum and infrastructure needed for complex improvement initiatives.<br/>• Improved patient outcomes, through the creation of a collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment. <br/>• Improved staff morale and engagement, by giving staff more control over the system they work in, more autotomy to make changes, and equipping them with the tools and skills to tackle these. <br/>• Improved organisational culture, as enabling all staff to focus on continual learning and improvement of patient care are identified as fundamental to creating healthy cultures in NHS organisations. <br/>• Optimised efficiency and productivity through a sustained focus on reducing unwanted variation in services and practices, ensuring best use of resources.<br/><br/>Suppliers who are able to offer services relevant to this requirement are invited to express an interest and respond to a market engagement questionnaire. Further details on how to do this are contained within the additional information section of this notice.
II.2.14) Additional information
Suppliers wishing to participate in this market engagement exercise and express an interest in this requirement should respond to the questionnaire via the online form on the Health Family Single eCommercial System Portal (Atamis) by 17:00 on Friday 29th March 2024.<br/><br/>https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr000005EMN3IAO&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/06/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/03/2024