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Consultancy and Advisory Services for Trust Strategy Review

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 May 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for consultancy and advisory services aimed at supporting Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust's strategy review for 2027-2031 has been concluded. The procurement, categorised under general management consultancy services, involved a contract awarded to Kaleidoscope Health and Care with an active award status. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement facilitated through the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health framework. The contract, valued at £124,500, commenced on 1st May 2026 and will run until 31st October 2026. The buying organisation, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, is based in Brighton, UK, with Stacey Rhynas as the contact point.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in providing strategic consultancy and advisory services, particularly those within the healthcare sector, to engage with a prominent NHS foundation trust. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs in this instance, the framework approach means that businesses with proven expertise in board facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic development are well-placed to compete for similar tenders. Businesses with the capability to deliver significant strategic insights and development support can find valuable opportunities within this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Consultancy and Advisory Services for Trust Strategy Review

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy and advisory services to support the development of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust's 2027-2031 strategy, including stakeholder engagement, insight gathering, Board facilitation, and strategic development support delivered via the NHS SBS Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb676e10-63fc-4050-8a4a-92fbe87ee2d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fec8669-4749-4c82-bcaf-8c8681df55d3
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 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
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KALEIDOSCOPE HEALTH AND CARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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