Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7f-2a7b-7348-8bd8-9c1c9d4069d1/quality-governance-function-review closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Quality Governance Function Review [Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £10,000 Published 12 Apr 2021 Deadline Closed 26 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier to undertake a review of the Quality Governance function within the organisation, including (but not limited to): - Structures, systems & processes (including risk, quality contracting, patients experience, legal) - Capability and capacity - Reporting, investigating and managing risks to the quality of care - Sharing and improvement of practice through triangulation - Measurement and assurance reporting, including routes of escalation - Identification and delivery of quality & safety priorities (links to national, regional and local strategy, campaigns & initiatives) - Culture and engagement (within and across divisions) The supplier will need to be able to offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach conducting the review. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a mini competition exercise through the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Lot 5 Suppliers will be invited to submit an offer in accordance with the NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK UNDER LOT 5 Tenderers must return bids via the web site [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) Additional information: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a supplier to undertake a review of the Quality Governance function within the organisation, including (but not limited to): - Structures, systems & processes (including risk, quality contracting, patients experience, legal) - Capability and capacity - Reporting, investigating and managing risks to the quality of care - Sharing and improvement of practice through triangulation - Measurement and assurance reporting, including routes of escalation - Identification and delivery of quality & safety priorities (links to national, regional and local strategy, campaigns & initiatives) - Culture and engagement (within and across divisions) The supplier will need to be able to offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach conducting the review. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to carry out a mini competition exercise in accordance with the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services Ref: SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Lot 5 Suppliers will be invited to submit an offer in accordance with the NHS SBS Framework Agreement for Lot 5 - Audit and Governance Ancillary Services PLEASE BE ADVISED THIS OPPORTUNITY IS ONLY OPEN TO SUPPLIERS WHO ARE LISTED ON THE ABOVE FRAMEWORK UNDER LOT 5 Tenderers must return bids via the web site [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification System quality assurance assessment and review services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cdc6b9f5-27ed-443e-b5d1-817deb334eff) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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