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Strategic Review

TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a strategic review to Freshwater UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £69,120, was established through a call-off from the Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework SBS10197 and involves consultancy and advisory services in the health sector. This selective procurement took place in the North East of England, with the contractual period commencing on 10th March 2026 and ending on 9th June 2026. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 24th April 2026, following the publication of the award notice.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth primarily within the business and management consultancy industry. Suitable candidates for similar opportunities include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, as this contract was awarded without competition through a pre-established framework agreement. Companies looking to engage in strategic reviews or advisory roles within the healthcare sector should consider aligning with frameworks such as SBS to leverage call-off opportunities and expand their service offerings in the North East region.

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Notice Title

Strategic Review

Notice Description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract to Freshwater UK Ltd for a period of 3 months beginning 10th March 2026. This contract has been awarded via a call-off without competition through the Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework SBS10197 Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Service Level Agreement lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d51e9d91-da31-4123-bf0a-1924aa5cf3cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4ede65-5a86-4caa-93b8-aec2ea01b53a
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,120 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,120 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Jun 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
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

FRESHWATER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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