The key aims of this service for accommodation are to:

— provide accommodation to parents and patients pre and post appointment/treatment,

— provide accommodation to staff and visitors to the trust,

— increase the choice of local accommodation available by appointing suppliers onto a direct call off Framework Agreement,

— provide cost improvements and stability for both provider and the trust,

— develop the service over the framework period.

The key aims of the service for conferencing are to:

— reduce the annual costs to the trust of course/conference bookings,

— provide a managed booking system and appropriate facilities depending on the nature of the course.

The Framework Agreement term will be 4 years with plans to commence from March 2019.

Parent/Patient Accommodation and Conferencing Facilities.