Scope
Description
This is a two stage process under the procurement act 2023, following the competitive flexible procedure.
Stage 1 (Pass/Fail Questions) will determine if bidders will move on to stage 2 (Invitation to tender).
The consideration of a strategic partner to help embed QI as a business strategy has been emphasised since 2023, as it is still currently an add-on in business-as-usual work at the Trust. We are now seeking to appoint a strategic QI and quality management system partner, to support the development and implementation of a "NELFT method" for improvement and transformation of our quality management system. This will help us where quality becomes our business strategy to meet the needs of our population and the complex challenges we will face as an organisation now and in the future.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 September 2025, 1:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submission address and any special instructions The submission of Tender responses will be conducted solely via the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome User Guide: https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf Contract Reference: C381678
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 - Pass /Fail - Capability | This is pass/fail based on the specification and capability |
Quality |
Weighting description
Pass/Fail
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This will be a two-stage process:
Stage 1 - Pass / Fail Questions, this is to determine bidders' capacity and capability.
Successful bidders will be moved to Stage 2, Invitation to tender.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Open to all.
This will be a two-stage process:
Stage 1 - Pass / Fail Questions, this is to determine bidders' capacity and capability.
Successful bidders will be moved to Stage 2, Invitation to tender.
Documents
Technical specifications to be met
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Reference number C381678
Contracting authority
North East London NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHT-9556-BWJJ
CEME Centre - West Wing, Marsh Way
Essex
RM13 8GQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - central government