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Health Consultancy

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust focused on acquiring health consultancy services for the Trust Admin & Clerical Transformation Project. This project aimed to develop a vision for optimising administrative services, and the contract was awarded to Rubicon Health Consulting Limited. The contract falls under the general management consultancy services category, with the delivery location specified in East Midlands, England. It utilised a selective procurement method known as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with key procurement stages culminating in an active award on 10th February 2026. The contract ran from 9th February 2026 to 4th May 2026, involving a total value of £41,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the health consultancy field, especially those specialising in management consultancy and administrative transformation services. The project aligns with entities that possess a robust track record in advisory services and can provide evidence-based strategies to optimise services within a healthcare environment. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector can harness this project to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure further collaborations with NHS trusts and healthcare institutions across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health Consultancy

Notice Description

To lead on Phase 1 of the Trust Admin & Clerical Transformation Project. The Trust is seeking to develop a clear, evidence-based vision for optimising administrative services. Additional information: Direct call off award is under the SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health (SBS10197).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7bb985-6c2e-46d7-bca6-616cf3bcb6ed
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 4 May 2026 1-6 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

RUBICON HEALTH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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