Estates Strategy - Partner

Tender description

We will be holding a Market Engagement Event via MS Teams on Wednesday 6th March from 0930hrs until 1100hrs. To register please vist this link https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3f39ccc9-ef86-42e7-ada1-4b67b15f04b8@e11a1b8f-8f52-4608-8f76-467ff1d34c96 <br/><br/>NHSBT are in a period of change, with a relatively new Exec team (ET), exciting new growth products around Plasma & a desire to modernise & improve their estates offering against a backdrop of challenging public funding.<br/><br/>We have not had a detailed estates strategy for some time & have historically struggled to get long term, holistic views from the organisational departments.<br/><br/>The estate has been underfunded for many years, with significant back log maintenance continually being pushed into the long grass & infrastructure failures becoming more frequent & more costly. The Estates team have also had a mainly stagnate structure for a decade, despite various increase in workload.<br/><br/>Underpinning all of this is the businesses critical deliverables (blood products etc) taking focus, energy & efforts & thus spend, resource & capacity to deliver & improve, meaning long term estates planning, discussions around consolidation & holistic location & site reviews have been nothing more than talking points.<br/><br/>The new ET, new growth areas, hybrid working, & a desire to improve staff wellbeing lead us to this organisational first – bringing in a 3rd party consultant to undertake a full & detailed review, strategy & planning exercise to deliver a robust 10+ year strategy for NHSBT. Lot 1: Introduction The consultancy will undertake a comprehensive review & analysis to formulate an Estate Strategy for NHSBT. This will include the creation of an Estates Master Plan (EMP), aiming to effectively manage, optimise, & expand NHSBT's physical assets, facilities, & infrastructure to align with organisational goals, mission, & service delivery requirements.<br/> <br/>Objectives<br/>• Conduct an in-depth assessment of NHSBT's current estate portfolio, encompassing properties, facilities, & infrastructure.<br/>• Analyse future needs, growth projections, & operational requirements to guide the development of the EMP.<br/>• Develop a comprehensive Estate Strategy & EMP that outlines phased recommendations for estate management, optimisation, & potential expansion.<br/>• Support NHSBT's mission of delivering high-quality blood & transplant services through strategically optimised infrastructure.<br/>• Formulate a detailed Net Zero plan for the organisation that supports both the NHS Net Zero 2040 Target & the NHS Net Zero Building Standard<br/>• Prepare an example Delivery model with high level costing estimates<br/> <br/>Methodology<br/>• Comprehensive evaluation of existing estates, including on-site assessments, stakeholder interviews, & thorough documentation review.<br/>• Analysis of demographic, geographic, & healthcare industry trends impacting NHSBT's estate requirements, projecting future needs.<br/>• Assessment of technological advancements & innovative solutions for integration into estate planning.<br/>• Collaboration with key stakeholders, including operational staff, management, & relevant external bodies, to gather insights & requirements.<br/>• Financial analysis to determine cost implications of proposed strategies & the development of a phased implementation plan.<br/>• Risk assessments to identify potential challenges & opportunities in estate planning, along with mitigation plans.<br/> <br/>Deliverables<br/>• Estate Assessment Report: Detailed analysis of current estate assets, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats.<br/>• Future Requirements Report: Projections of NHSBT's estate needs based on growth, operational demands, & industry trends.<br/>• Estate Strategy & EMP: Comprehensive roadmap with phased recommendations for estate management, optimisation, & potential expansion.<br/>• Compliance & Regulatory Guidelines: Documentation ensuring estates meet necessary regulatory & industry standards.<br/>• Financial Analysis Report: Assessment of costs & financial implications associated with proposed strategies outlined in the EMP.<br/>• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Plan: Identification of potential risks & strategies to mitigate them in estate planning.<br/>• Net Zero strategy<br/> <br/>Timeline<br/>Phase 1: Estate Assessment & Analysis (4 months)<br/>Phase 2: Estates Master Plan Development (5 months)<br/>Phase 3: Documentation, Reporting, & Stakeholder Engagement (3 months)<br/>Phase 4: Delivery – Whilst actual delivery is NOT part of the initial tender, but we would expect successful candidates to deliver an outline spec, plan, timeline & high-level costing of the delivery phase<br/> <br/>Team & Expertise<br/>• Project Management: Oversees the consultancy process & ensures alignment with NHSBT's objectives.<br/>• Estate Analysts & Planners: Experts in real estate, facilities management, & infrastructure planning.<br/>• Financial Analyst: Conducts detailed financial assessments & cost analyses.<br/>• Compliance & Regulatory Expert: Ensures adherence to healthcare industry standards & regulations.<br/>• Stakeholder Engagement Specialist: Facilitates communication & collaboration with NHSBT stakeholders. Will require some life science type experience / SME’s<br/> <br/>Key Success Factors<br/>• Thorough understanding of NHSBT's mission, goals, & service requirements.<br/>• Ongoing collaboration & engagement with key stakeholders throughout the process.<br/>• Strict compliance with industry standards, regulations, & best practices.<br/>• Development of a comprehensive, phased, & adaptable EMP & Net Zero Plan aligned with NHSBT's long-term objectives, their People Plan & wider NHS / Government targets.<br/>This high-level specification outlines the framework for a consultancy to deliver an Estate Strategy & Estates Master Plan for NHSBT, addressing its specific needs in managing & developing its physical assets & infrastructure.