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IPSI into limb lengthening at GOSH

NHS ENGLAND

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25 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, London Region, has awarded a contract for commissioning an Independent Patient Safety Investigation into limb lengthening services at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The tender, titled "IPSI into limb lengthening at GOSH," falls under the industry category of Evaluation consultancy services and is located in England, United Kingdom. The contracting process is at the Award stage, with the contract period set to start from 30th March 2026 and end on 30th October 2026. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 16th October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The contract value is set at £136,779, which could be an attractive prospect for consultancy firms specialising in patient safety evaluations. Niche Health and Social Care Consulting Limited has been selected as the supplier, highlighting that businesses with expertise in health consultancy and a focus on patient safety services are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

IPSI into limb lengthening at GOSH

Notice Description

NHSE England, London Region to commission an Independent Patient Safety Investigation (IPSI) into limb lengthening services at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a124b3b-9bb6-4ebc-a241-855e75e68dd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2dab9bcf-c10a-4cb1-94ca-9da2d1fcc74d
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£136,779 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,779 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICHE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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