Making improvements with healthcare productivity challenges
Despite growth in funding and clinical staffing, levels of productivity in NHS services have not increased as expected. Indeed, with the announcement of £3.4bn in capital funding to support digital and technology projects, productivity is the current hot topic in the NHS. As Thea Stein, Chief Executive of the Nuffield Trust, recently pointed out, most NHS […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a chance to highlight that different people interact with the world differently, which, by extension, includes the world of work. It is also an opportunity to challenge stereotypes. We are striving to be an inclusive workplace and firmly believe that our differences make us better. Dyslexia is one of several alternative thinking […]
We are listed on the Good Finance Advisor Directory
At Baxendale, we support medium to large social enterprises and charities in the health and care sector. That is why we are now listed on the Good Finance Advisor Directory, a brand-new resource for Charities and Social Enterprises looking for support across a number of different areas. The tool aims to help to provide quick and […]
NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health framework
We are proud to announce that Baxendale as part of the Sonder collaboration has been named as a supplier on NHS Shared Business Services’ (NHS SBS) Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health framework agreement. We are listed as a supplier within the following lots: Lot 1 – Business, leadership, management, governance, structure & strategy Lot 2 […]
Harnessing the Power of Your Unique Selling Proposition in Bids
As a bid management consultant, I often encounter organisations struggling to differentiate themselves in their bids. This is particularly true of organisations who don’t bid on a regular basis – which is the case for many NHS providers. In the competitive world of tenders and proposals, distinguishing your organisation from the competition is vital. And, […]
The Role of Project Management in Successful Bid Writing
Project management is a critical aspect of successful bid writing. The process of writing a bid is a project, with defined objectives, specific tasks, and a set deadline. Managing this project effectively can greatly increase the chances of crafting a winning bid. The Intersection of Bid Writing and Project Management Just like any project, bid […]
Celebrating International Wheelchair User Day
International Wheelchair User Day is a day that celebrates the strength and determination of wheelchair users worldwide. It’s a day to acknowledge the challenges they face and the triumphs they achieve, often against considerable odds. As an employee-owned organisation and a real focus on diversity and inclusivity, at Baxendale, we put the wellbeing of our […]
Mastering the Art of Bid Writing: Practical Dos and Don’ts
While the introduction of the Provider Selection Regime means that processes are changing, bidding, and by extension competition, still play an important part in generating transformation and innovation in the health and care sector. Successful bid writing is an art that requires a blend of technical knowledge, persuasive skills, and strategic thinking. Here are some […]
Andrew Lane joins Baxendale as Trustee
Baxendale is excited to announce that Andrew Lane us as a Trustee last month. Originally from Yorkshire and educated at Leeds Polytechnic, Andrew started as a Design Engineer at Caterpillar in the North of England. He then joined a startup in an American family-owned company, working his way up from a Project Engineer to leadership roles in […]
Driving Transformative Change in Non-Competitive NHS Procurement
As of January 2024, the Provider Selection Regime has introduced a non-competitive option for NHS procurement with the aim of creating a more collaborative way of selecting service providers. The shift away from ‘competition’ in the NHS has been a long and hard-won battle, centred on the need for integration and collaboration over competition. However, […]