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15 Jul 2026 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, involves a contract titled "Cash Position Review" within the corporate finance and venture capital services category. Located in Nottingham, East Midlands, UK, the tender process has been completed, with the award made on 1st October 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically targeting financial support services to address cash flow challenges. The contract, valued at £25,000, ran from 1st October to 31st October 2025, with Ernst & Young LLP selected as the supplier.

This tender represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those adept at managing cash flow and financial forecasting challenges. SMEs are considered suitable for this opportunity, aligning well with finance-focused service providers who are equipped to offer corporate finance and venture capital services. Given its selective procurement approach via a well-defined framework, companies already engaged in or seeking entry into public sector service provision, particularly in financial management, stand to gain from such opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cash Position Review

Notice Description

Financial support to assist with the resolution of recurring cash flow challenges, primarily due to variable forecasting, delayed capital expenditure alignment, and a backlog of unpaid invoices impacting payment performance and increasing creditor days. Additional information: Pricing proposals were sought via the NOE CPC Consultancy and Associated Services (NOE.0570) Framework under Lot C1 Transactions and Corporate Finance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-074700c7-5acc-4eef-9185-adbc5a150759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b2ad2a5-0e76-44aa-ac10-4aa1e5c66b79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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