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Delivery of an Operational Excellence Programme

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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27 Feb 2026 at 17:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract titled "Delivery of an Operational Excellence Programme" to NHS Arden & GEM CSU. This procurement falls under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, internet, and support, with procurement taking place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage of the process was completed with the contract being officially awarded on 19th February 2026. The contract, valued at £99,596, will run from 1st March 2026 to 30th September 2026, and was conducted through a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from the NHS SBS Digital Health Advisory Services Framework.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consultancy and support services, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related operations. It creates potential for growth by engaging in the delivery of a high-profile programme supporting the transition and ongoing service delivery of NHS departments. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders, as indicated by the suitability criteria for this procurement. This contract allows businesses to establish or bolster their reputation within the public health sector by contributing to a project of strategic importance for a major NHS trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of an Operational Excellence Programme

Notice Description

The Authority is undertaking a transition process to move all services currently supplied by Arden GEM CSU (AGEM) to their in-house team. To support this transition and on-going service delivery, the Authority requires Arden GEM CSU to deliver an operational excellence programme. The contract is for a duration of 7 months. The contract value on this notice is the full contract value. This contract has been award via the NHS SBS Digital Health Advisory Services Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d847b9a8-f09d-48ac-b230-6b1ba9d4cc75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2db84bf4-ad40-430a-b546-a581ab97f189
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,596 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,596 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN,
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Further Information

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