PURCON 2032- East of England Anchor Institute- Evaluation Consultancy

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NHS England (formerly known as Health Education) East of England has invested in six Higher Education Institutions, to maximise utilisation of academic expertise in the adoption and uptake of emergent Integrated Care Systems, working as Anchor Institutions. Integrated Care Systems are driven by the largest legislative changes introduced by NHS England, who have established 42 Integrated Care Boards across England, from 1st July 2022 in line with its duty in the Health and Care Act 2022 The overarching objective is to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the facilitation of ANCHOR Institutes across the east of England Lot 1: NHS England (formerly known as Health Education) East of England has invested in six Higher Education Institutions, to maximise utilisation of academic expertise in the adoption and uptake of emergent Integrated Care Systems, working as Anchor Institutions. Integrated Care Systems are driven by the largest legislative changes introduced by NHS England, who have established 42 Integrated Care Boards across England, from 1st July 2022 in line with its duty in the Health and Care Act 2022 The overarching objective is to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the facilitation of ANCHOR Institutes across the east of England Additional information: The University anticipates that this contract is valued at approximately £300,000 (+/- 10%) (including VAT), with a further discretional volume of work valued at £600,00 This value is split into the following approximate phases of work for each lot: Phase 1 Confirmed £300,000 Phases 2 and 3 (discretional) Subject to Requirement £600,000 Phases 2 and 3 are subject to requirement, budget availability and the economic and political landscape and if undertaken at the sole discretion of the UEA, represent the maximum potential value of the agreement. The term of the agreement will then be extended accordingly, dependent upon the scope of work required. If required, this will be communicated in writing to the appointed supplier and followed by a subsequent purchase order.