Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-9006-72d6-9f36-b7db9ec65cca/consultancy-support-specialised-commissioning-operational-improvement-programme closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement Programme for NHS England [NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 5 Jun 2017 Deadline Closed 16 Jun 2017 ## 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. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS Arden and GEM CSU invite bids for the provision of Consultancy Support in relation to the establishment of an effective "Operational Commissioning Framework' for a period of 6 months commencing June/July 2017. The Specialised Commissioning programme for the South requires further development and strengthening in 2017/18 to deliver the significant agenda for Specialised Services and working the Financial parameters set for Specialised Commissioning - South in 2017/18 and beyond. There is a QIPP target for 17/18 of £147.8m with a current shortfall in the existing programme and risk associated with a number of existing schemes. Effective delivery of QIPP and the management of routine risk associated with Commissioning Specialised Services requires effective further development and strengthening in the form of an 'Operational Commissioning Framework'. This programme will focus on the development and delivery of Transformational & Transactional QIPP and the further strengthening of Contractual delivery. It will build on existing arrangements to ensure alignment with CCG STP programmes and that a clear planning and delivery cycle is in place for SpecCom - South. This support will provide immediate oversight of operational arrangements for delivery whilst establishing the most effective possible framework. This framework will look at both 17/18 QIPP Delivery and effective development of the 18/19. ITT documentation is available via the Bravo Procurement Portal [ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk). Click ITTs open to all and select ITT\_739 Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement. The ITT and supporting information is available to view under the Supplier Attachment Section, whilst bidders must complete and submit their response by completing both the Qualification and Technical response envelopes within the Procurement Portal. All questions must be submitted via the Bravo messaging system. Additional information: To express your interest and respond to this opportunity please register and log into the Bravo Procurement Portal [ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk](https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk). ITT\_739 Consultancy Support: Specialised Commissioning Operational Improvement. The closing date for the completion and return of bids is 5pm Friday 16th June 2017 Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6ecbc0be-71f3-4448-83a8-89ea9b077a29) 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. 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