Tender

RA356360 - Advocacy Service for NELFT Kent & Medway Adolescent Hospital (KMAH), Staplehurst, Kent - NELFT

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for an advocacy service at the Kent & Medway Adolescent Hospital, Staplehurst, Kent, as part of the procurement process tagged under "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security." The procurement method is an open procedure, calling for proposals by 16 February 2026, with the contract period commencing immediately after, on 17 February 2026. This tender is currently in the "Tender" stage, having been published on 11 February 2026. The Trust emphasizes the importance of socially responsible procurement and corporate social responsibility, which suppliers are expected to uphold.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advocacy, consultancy, or similar services to enhance their portfolio, particularly those interested in engaging with the NHS's socially responsible procurement policy. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its open procedure and emphasis on ethical business practices. Suppliers must be prepared to commence services from 1 March 2026 and are encouraged to present variant offers alongside detailed specifications. The wide coverage of the delivery locations, including global territories and the UK, expands potential client reach and business growth for participating companies.

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Notice Title

RA356360 - Advocacy Service for NELFT Kent & Medway Adolescent Hospital (KMAH), Staplehurst, Kent - NELFT

Notice Description

NELFT and NLFT Procurement Shared Service requests offers for the provision of the above goods based on a fixed 12 month offer. Please clearly state your offered product's unit of measure and ensure you accompany your offer with a per item price. Offers for alternative products should be clearly stated, and any relevant specifications and information should accompany those variant offers. No carriage charges should be included or subsequently billed. The Trust does not bind itself to accept any offer, either in whole or in part. Your offer must be issued in accordance with the appropriate NHS Conditions of Contract, a copy of which is available on the Department of Health Website at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/publicationsandstatistics/publications/publicationspolicyandguidance/dh_121260 The Trust is currently operating under a policy of Socially Responsible Procurement (SRP) in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and it is expected any supplier who engages with the Trust should also have a demonstrable CSR Policy which outlines their commitment to being ethical and sustainable. Please quote only if you accept Purchase Orders. - Supplier must be able to start services from 01 March 2026 - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA356360. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA356360 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aabc816-809c-4d9a-9854-cfd7b5b85d2f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Carla Cooper
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
ILFORD
Postcode
IG3 8XJ
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redbridge
Electoral Ward
Seven Kings
Westminster Constituency
Ilford South

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