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 1 of the framework agreement covers for process redesign and improvement including, Organisational and Change Management; Programme and Project Management; and Management Consultancy services.
- 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!
Business Consultancy Solutions and Advisory Services (Lot 1)
- Consultancy and Advisory services for process redesign and improvement;
- Organisational and Change Management;
- Programme and Project Management; and
- Management Consultancy services.
Long term plans of action designed to achieve a particular goal or set of goals or objectives. The Supplier shall help organisations to improve their performance, through the analysis of existing organisational problems and development of plans for improvement and address their most critical challenges, transforming their organisation. The approach may combine insight into the dynamics of companies and markets with close collaboration at all levels of the organisation, ensuring that the organisation achieves a sustainable competitive advantage and secures lasting results. The Lot will also include Organisational and Change Management Services helping Participating Authorities to improve on efficiencies within the organisation, enabling them to achieve and sustain their strategy and vision through the implementation of appropriate structures and supporting infrastructure, processes, systems, values and behaviours. The Lot will also support Programme and Project Management. This Lot will have many elements of other Lots but requirements will not be wholly focused on any particular discipline as other Lots might be. It will also include the provision of Consultancy and Advisory services to include content design, marketing and advertising as well as public relations and advice on corporate social responsibility. The focus for the Supplier will be the management process responsible for identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer requirements and profitability of the organisation. Communications activity is a key driver in public perception of the overall organisation’s performance. The Supplier may assist in developing the organisation’s marketing strategy to reflect the corporate aims and priorities of the organisation. Advice that may be sought by the Participating Authority includes but is not limited to:
- Enterprise Marketing Strategy;
- Online marketing;
- Offline marketing;
- Public Relations;
- Corporate Social Responsibility; and
- Events
The Supplier should, as a minimum, be committed to:
- Creating competitive advantage through unique solutions;
- Building capabilities and mobilising organisations;
- Driving sustainable impact;
- Providing opportunities for personal growth;
- Providing Corporate strategy recommendations;
- Merger and acquisition including integration;
- Customer and market strategy;
- Organisational design not wholly focused on Workforce optimisation;
- Designing the client journey including performance measurement;
- Project portfolio and business benefits;
- Enterprise-wide cost reduction;
- Sustainability for long term objectives;
- Project start-ups;
- Cost and Change control;
- Document management;
- Benefits and performance measurement;
- Enabling informed budget decision making;
- Simplified access to key risks and opportunities;
- Effective project prioritisation;
- Resource management facilitation; and
- Clear and concise visual progress tracking
4C Associates Limited
Accenture (UK) Limited
Acuity Business Solutions Limited
Adecco UK Limited
Alba Partners Limited
Apira Limited
Archus Limited
ATOS HOLDING UK 1 LIMITED
Attain Health Management Services Ltd
BearingPoint LTD
BJSS Limited
Bramble Hub Limited
Carnall Farrar Ltd
Changeology Group Ltd
Clarity Consulting Associates Ltd
Cloud 21 Limited
DADA Enterprises Limited
Efficio Limited
Ethical Healthcare Limited
Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd.
Grant Thornton UK LLP
TSA Riley Limited
Hitachi Vantara Limited
Insight Direct (UK) Ltd
Kingsgate Advisory Limited
Liaison Financial Services Limited
MIAA (an NHS shared service hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS)
NHS South, Central and West
North Highland UK Ltd
Operational Research in Health Ltd.
PA Consulting Services Limited
Phoenix Software Ltd
Pier Marketing Limited
RedQuadrant Ltd.
RSK Environment Limited
Seagry Consultancy Ltd
Softcat plc
Softtek Digital Solutions (previously Vector Software Factory S.L)
Solsus Limited
TEKTOLOGY CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITED
The Boston Consulting Group UK LLP
The Public Service Consultants Limited
TPXimpact Limited
VE3 Global Ltd
Verita Consultancy 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
