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15 Jul 2026 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Transformation Support" was initiated by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract, categorised under general management consultancy services (CPV code 79411000), involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was initiated to address financial and operational challenges and was awarded to THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP UK LLP, with the contract running from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027. The contract, valued at £4,200,000, was awarded on 14th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transformation and change management services, particularly those with framework agreement accessibility. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities within similar tender structures due to the framework-based procurement approach. With the East Midlands location, businesses with a regional presence or those seeking to expand within the United Kingdom could leverage this tender to enhance their market reach.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Transformation Support

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy support to develop a clear plan and drive change to address financial and operational challenges for NUH. Additional information: Direct award via MCF4 framework at framework rates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71383f3a-57ea-43e4-8784-fcc784a7a1b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28122353-85c2-43ca-af2b-40ec8c4eb937
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

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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
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

THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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