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Rio Gap Analysis

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

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20 May 2026 at 13:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rio Gap Analysis" project, led by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, has reached the award stage. This project falls under the "Business analysis consultancy services" category and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £19,620, was awarded to Ethical Healthcare Ltd on 20th May 2026. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026. The project is located in the South East of England, specifically Maidstone, with a postal code of ME16 9PH. It concluded its tender phase on 30th April 2026.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy, particularly those with experience in healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable candidates for similar future opportunities, given the project's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Engaging in this project can bolster an organisation's portfolio in delivering analytical solutions to NHS trusts, enhancing their credibility and visibility in the public sector consulting market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rio Gap Analysis

Notice Description

Gap Analysis with recommendation on configuration approach to cater for onboarding of new CYP services rom NELFT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0feef797-e4e3-4217-ae2b-ea43bd6663bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8008894-a8af-4195-bce7-888687a17f32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHICAL HEALTHCARE

Further Information

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