Award

Backfill funding for Consultant working in Palliative Care

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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07 May 2025 at 11:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for a project titled "Backfill funding for Consultant working in Palliative Care." This procurement falls under the industry categories of Health training services and Hospital services, and it is facilitated via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The project is located in Norwich, England, and the contract spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 7th May 2025, with key dates including the tender period end on 31st December 2024.

This tender creates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for such service-oriented projects. Businesses in the health training and hospital services sectors will find this contract particularly beneficial, as it involves providing expert support and services in palliative and end-of-life care. The focus on a direct procurement method underscores the need for specialised expertise from potential suppliers like healthcare institutions and educational entities with experience in consultancy and health services. Given the tender's location and industry requirements, businesses with a strong regional presence in Norwich or those specialising in health consultancy services will be best positioned to compete favourably.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Backfill funding for Consultant working in Palliative Care

Notice Description

To engage a consultant on a secondment basis to provide Palliative Care and End of Life support, with funding allocated for backfill purposes. A single action tender has been undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e1e3381-0dab-4d5d-b599-04760b170e83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf916fa-c3f6-4529-8448-bb39777bc83c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80561000 - Health training services

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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