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Sussex Pathology Network Outline Business Case Support

EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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26 Nov 2025 at 11:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Sussex Pathology Network Outline Business Case Support" has been completed by the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, UK. This tender falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy, with a procurement method described as a call-off from a framework agreement within the East of England NHS Framework - Transforming Organisations, Partnerships and Systems. The contract was awarded on 20th November 2025 to NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU, and it involves consultancy services to support the Sussex Pathology Network. The contract is valued at GBP 237,676 and is set for the period from 10th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement reached the award stage on the 26th of November 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the healthcare sector. Organisations with expertise in management consultancy and related services, particularly those accustomed to working within framework agreements, would find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and increasing their presence in the public healthcare domain. Engaging in such contracts can provide long-term growth opportunities through strategic partnerships with NHS Trusts, enabling consultants to establish themselves as key players in supporting healthcare systems and organisational transformations.

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Notice Title

Sussex Pathology Network Outline Business Case Support

Notice Description

Consultancy to support Sussex Pathology Network business case Additional information: This is a call off contract from framework East of England NHS Framework - Transforming Organisations, Partnerships and Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-974d6ad2-ceed-4e0e-becd-a3a2cade90a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9a9a30-64db-46ef-beba-9cfb44ceab23
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,676 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£237,676 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
esht.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0300 131 4500

Buyer Location

Locality
SAINT LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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