Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf9-6249-7179-b591-a9933f94a2f3/continuous-improvement-diagnostics [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # Continuous Improvement Diagnostics [Nhs Blood and Transplant](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 5 Jun 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender You must refer to the attached draft Specification for full information, for example, locations of work and contract period. Note that this Specification is subject to change prior to invitations to tender being issued, for example commencement date of the contract may change. ### Objective The objective of this independent CI diagnostic is to make recommendations to NHSBT covering the organisation’s future CI Framework (including training, methodology, structure) and the capability required to support that framework and directorate strategy. Specific areas that need to be included in these diagnostics include: current CI capability; directorate CI strategies; NHSBT CI framework and the future CI provision and structure. This diagnostic will be done in collaboration with all directorates and CI teams. ### Service The service required by NHSBT is expected to cover the following areas by meeting with each directorate lead: - Assessing current capability and capacity across each directorate and corporately - Understanding individual directorate strategies and how best to apply CI / Lean to specific directorate requirements - Assessment of Framework and methodology to be used in NHSBT with recommendations on future application - Recommendation on embedded capability vs. corporate capability including remit, skill set and where capably should reside - A draft report of findings - A final report including all of the above. Additional information: Request to participate must be submitted by email to Damian Probert no later than 10.00am Friday 5th June 2015. Any requests received after the deadline may not be considered. Read full description ## CPV classification Management-related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/704394a6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNhs Blood and Transplant: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-blood-and-transplant)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 14 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)