Public procurement notice: Contract Award Notice
Published: 2020-03-13
Buyer: HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as Agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (‘UHCW’)
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 66170000 | 66171000 | 71210000 | 71241000 | 71251000
Estimated value: 200000000 GBP
Award criteria: Lowest price

Technical requirements: This procurement exercise is for a framework agreement for the provision of consultancy solutions and advisory services (as a renewal to Consultancy and Advisory Services 2017). It will be awarded for the period of 3 years, with the option to extend for one period of 12 months at HealthTrust Europe's discretion.
Provision of consultancy and advisory service to include process redesign and improvement, Programme And Project Management and Management Consultancy services. Long term plans of action designed to achieve a particular goal or set of goals or objectives. The provider shall help organisations to improve their performance, through the analysis of existing organisational problems and development of plans for improvement and address their most critical challenges, transforming their organisation. Will also include design, marketing and advertising as well as public relations and advice on corporate social responsibility.
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
Consultancy and advisory services which will include human resource management and workforce optimisation services. This lot focuses on the strategic and administrative discipline of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the organisation. Provide knowledge and understanding of National policies and initiatives which are relevant to this work, with the pragmatism to apply these to the specification.
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
Consultancy and advisory services to include insourcing and outsourcing, procurement and supply chain management and optimisation. This lot focuses on advising the participating authority on procurement and sourcing strategy and maximising value from its supply chain activities. This may include benefits realisation, core business analysis, offshoring and ‘in-shoring’, business process outsourcing and knowledge process outsourcing. The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management.
Consultancy and advisory services to include financial management, accountancy, pension fund management, insurance, actuarial and risk management services. Under this lot the provider will provide the participating authority with financial advice and support, identifying the right financial solution for the organisation.
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated agreement, the management and administration by HTE.
Consultancy and advisory services to include internal audit and counter fraud, external audit, account payable (AP) reviews — this will include in depth review of a participating authorities AP data, identifying monies in overpayments, missed supplier credit and payments in order to recover cash, VAT reconciliation/reclaim and contract compliance reviews.
Well as all advisory services on digital deployment. Under this lot the provider will work with the participating authority to identify where they can better employ technology and digital solutions to improve service delivery and maximise productivity. The action plan produced should look at innovative use of information and technology and how this can support improvements and create efficiencies in the services of the participating authority.
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
Consultancy and advisory services to include consulting on energy efficiency, construction, environmental economics, health and safety and all building consultations. Under this lot the provider will work with the participating authority to scope plans and/or designs for building modification and new build projects.
The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.
HTE incorporated a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. The standstill period, was for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provided time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.


Winner: 33N Ltd
Award value: 200000000
Number of bids: 69