Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7d-7f4f-7020-8a15-115f3eeb8db5/leadership-matrix-for-health-inequalities-improvement-for-neds-and-chairs-of-nhs closed GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # Leadership matrix for health inequalities improvement for NEDs and Chairs of NHS [NHS England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-england) Estimated value £87,500 Published 3 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 17 Sept 2021 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Authority is looking to commission a supplier to provide support and guidance to Chairs and Non-Exec Directors of provider trusts and 42 ICSs in their leadership roles to lead stronger NHS action on health inequalities as defined in the NHS Long Term Plan. This builds on our priority action five within the operational planning guidance. The Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme is a newly established NHS England and Improvement (NHSEI) team set up to lead work with individuals, teams, programmes and partners within and external to NHSEI to deliver on the NHS Long Term Plan commitments relating to healthcare inequalities and achieve the NHS Constitutional promise of delivering services 'to all'. The programme is leading action to ensure that the NHS better prevents and responds to the health inequalities which many communities experience. This is particularly important as the NHS continues to respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has exacerbated and highlighted these long-standing inequalities. Our programme vision is to ensure exceptional quality healthcare for all through equitable access, excellent experience, and optimal outcomes. During 2021, NHS England and Improvement has continued to track progress and issues relating to delivery of the eight urgent actions outlined in the August 2020 Phase 3 letter, and support the delivery of the Five Key Actions for tackling healthcare inequalities for systems and NHS providers as outlined in the 2021/22 NHS Operational planning guidance1 . The key actions are: • Priority 1: Restore NHS services inclusively • Priority 2: Mitigate against digital exclusion • Priority 3: Ensure that datasets are complete and timely • Priority 4: Accelerate preventative programmes • Priority 5: Strengthen leadership and accountability To apply for this opportunity, please follow this link: [health-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) Read full description ## CPV classification Health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c0cc75f5-acde-422a-8725-14f1abaf78d6) 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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