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Bid Writer Health and Justice

TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Bid Writer Health and Justice" involves the Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered at West Park Hospital, Darlington, England. The contract falls within the industry category of procurement consultancy services, specifically aimed at offering bid writer services for the Justice and Health segments. The process was conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, managed through a mini competition under the SBS framework Consultancy and Advisory services for Health—Lot 6 Finance and Procurement. The tender was awarded on 23 December 2025, with the contract set to begin on 1 January 2026 and last until 31 December 2029. The procurement location is specified as the North East, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £180,000 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in procurement consultancy, particularly those with expertise in bid writing for health and justice sectors. Companies experiencing growth and aiming to expand their client base within public health services may find this contract beneficial, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Exceeding Limited, a large-scale enterprise based in London, has been awarded the contract, suggesting that both SMEs and larger companies with a strong bid writing skill set can successfully compete. Engaging in such contracts can foster significant growth and strengthen business relationships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Bid Writer Health and Justice

Notice Description

Provision of Bid Writer services for Justice and Health Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust completed a mini competition via the SBS framework Consultancy and Advisory services for Health - Lot 6 Finance and Procurement for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for a further 1 x 12 months (48 months in total)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac01cb62-0257-4deb-bc8a-8833c350a65f
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 2TS
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Brinkburn & Faverdale
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCEEDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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