This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 15:09

Award

07 Dec 2023 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located in Leeds, has completed a procurement process titled "NEAS Independent Review" under the category of business services, which encompasses law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement was managed through a direct, single tender action below the threshold, specifically targeting SMEs. The total value of the contract is £37,500. This process was in the 'award' stage as of August 2023, following a tender period that concluded on 1st August 2023. The contract commenced on 8th August 2023 and was completed by 9th October 2023. The delivery location for this procurement was in England, United Kingdom, with the specific postal code LS2 7UE.

This tender presents business growth opportunities mainly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria favouring such organisations. Companies specialising in consultancy, particularly those experienced in handling independent reviews and investigations for public sectors, could find this contract beneficial. The procurement method indicates reduced competition due to its single tender action approach, offering a streamlined opportunity for the awarded supplier, Eden Consulting, whose expertise aligns with the requirements of the NEAS Independent Review. Such opportunities can aid SMEs in expanding their portfolio within the public sector work, enhancing their credibility and market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEAS Independent Review

Notice Description

The Business Case is raised to secure funding for additional work that had been required by the investigation Chair and Independent Medical Examiner, to complete the NHS England commissioned Independent Investigation into allegations made against the North East Ambulance Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b65165dc-c49c-44b2-bc6e-088e4589c96c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f9af15-285a-4182-ae1e-2f4e4fa859ca
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 12 Jul 2023 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
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDEN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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