Voluntary ex ante transparency notice
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
UK
Contact person: Bob Murray
Telephone: +44 7736635334
E-mail: bob.murray2@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI41
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
I.6) Main activity
Other: Training
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Bespoke Senior nurse Training Programme
Reference number: C248011
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80561000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Development and delivery of a bespoke Nurse-led one on one clinical management training programme
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
232 500.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79998000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ4
Main site or place of performance:
Maidstone Hospital
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide direction and support to develop a clinical leadership ethos that is relevant to current operational challenges. Design a bespoke programme that meets the evolving challenges facing health care organisations, and recognises the impact workplace settings can have on leadership development. <br/>Provide bespoke training adapted to the individual needs of the candidates and delivered by experienced senior nurses within the clinical setting. This should include a 1:1 coaching approach to be delivered face to face within the clinical area. A skills and knowledge assessment will be included to create an individualised development plan for each candidate.<br/>The second phase of the programme will involve collaborative workshops between candidates on themes identified through the phase one. Group action learning sessions will be facilitated to strengthen networks and create an enhanced self-awareness for candidates of their own practice.<br/>Cohorts are required for: 40 Ward managers, 44 Matrons, 12 Heads of Nursing.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation:
Specialist programme developed and used in other NHS Trusts. Therefore, direct award made to provide consistency in approach.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract/concession
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
10/11/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Connect Health Advisory Ltd
11 Oaks Dene, Walderslade Woods, Kent, ME5 9HN
Waldersalde Woods
ME5 9HN
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
/concession: 232 500.00
GBP
V.2.4) Information on value of the concession and main financing terms (excluding VAT)
Total value of the concession/lot:
232 500.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/02/2024