Contract Overview
The Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services tender exercise was conducted by HealthTrust Europe and designed to support the NHS and other Public Sector Organisations in managing the dynamics of the consultancy market, offering a simple, compliant route for the procurement of a range of expert consultancy services at competitive rates. It offers users the flexibility of allowing both direct call-off and further competition under the provisions of the framework agreement.
Lot 6 of the framework agreement includes consultancy on optimising ICT hardware and software as well as all advisory services on digital deployment. Under this Lot the Supplier will work with the Participating Authority to identify where they can better employ technology and digital solutions to improve service delivery and maximise productivity.
- Free, quick and easy to access:
There is no charge to customers for accessing this framework agreement. Once you have been set up to access the framework agreement, a call-off can be made either by direct access or further competition. The process is straightforward and simply requires an order form (access agreement) be exchanged and completed to ensure your compliance.
- Multiple lots:
Awarded suppliers in their respective area of expertise for ease of identification.
- No restriction on contract length or value:
There is no restriction on the value or length a contract can be awarded for. The period should be relevant to the services required.
- Compliant route to market:
The framework will save procurement time and cost. It is fully compliant with the Public Contracts regulations and with UK procurement directives so you do not have to carry out a full tender yourself.
- Supplemental terms & conditions:
Call-off makes provision for additional terms and conditions to the bespoke project/requirements.
- Competitive, capped rates:
Each of the vetted suppliers appointed to the framework agreement has tendered capped rates for each grade of consultant. Volume level discounts are available against project costs. There are no regional pricing variations and no charges for travelling to customer sites.
- A wide range of expertise available:
Includes 101 specialist suppliers which includes 58 SME’s across a wide range of specialisms.
- Assigned support:
HTE will provide support for call-off processes and the ongoing management of call-off agreements.
- Cross links to ICT and Total Workforce Solutions:
Engage with industry experts through Consultancy Solutions & Advisory Services, use our ICT Framework Agreements to provide the hardware and software and have your workforce requirements fulfilled through our Total Workforce Solutions Framework Agreement. All with a wraparound service provided by our expert specialists!
Lot 6 – ICT and Digital Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services – to include consultancy on optimising ICT hardware and software as well as all advisory services on digital deployment.
Applied Data Science Partners Ltd
Attain Health Management Services Ltd
Clarity Consulting Associates Ltd
MIAA (an NHS shared service hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU)
NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS)
PA Consulting Services Limited
Softtek Digital Solutions (previously Vector Software Factory S.L)
TEKTOLOGY CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED
The Boston Consulting Group UK LLP
The Public Service Consultants Limited
VE3 Global Ltd
How can you access the Framework?
This Framework Agreement is free to use, and providers can be awarded directly. Contact the Customer Care team on telephone 0845 887 5000 or email customercare@htepg.com to arrange participation.
Our experienced Account Management team and Category Leads will help you establish the most relevant procurement process and offer further guidance. For information on our full framework category portfolio, please visit www.healthtrusteurope.com.
Customer Access Agreement Forms
The simple participation process takes only a few minutes, and you can then start transacting easily with our market leading Suppliers. Sign our Customer Access Agreement form to be granted immediate access to the Framework Agreement.
Call off Contract(s)
We develop appropriate Call off Contracts for signatory between Participating Authorities and Suppliers (where applicable) to make contracting simple, yet compliant. The Call off Contract template available to use, this being:
- Schedule 7A Standard Services – Direct Award
- Schedule 7B Competed Services – Mini Competition
