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WHHT - Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for multidiscipline consultancy services related to the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre at Watford General Hospital. This procurement falls under the construction consultancy services category and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £300,000, is set to start on 2nd December 2025 and will run until 13th August 2027. The award stage has been completed as of 2nd December 2025, being executed through a call-off from the SBS HPCCAS framework Lot 7. The procurement method was selective, focusing on healthcare strategy, planning, project, and cost management.

This tender opens a pathway for businesses experienced in multidisciplinary consultancy within the healthcare sector to expand their portfolio by working with a major NHS Trust on a key project at Watford General Hospital. Companies with strong capabilities in healthcare strategy, planning, and project management would find this opportunity particularly suitable for amplifying their footprint in the public sector. Although the contract is too large for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), it remains an attractive proposition for larger established firms aiming to solidify their presence in construction consultancy services.

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Notice Title

WHHT - Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Contract for Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services (Healthcare Strategy and Planning, Project and Cost Management) for the Mental Health Urgent Care Centre at Watford General Hospital. This contract has been awarded under the SBS HPCCAS framework (SBS10190) Lot 7 - Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d9a9d6c1-aec7-451e-95dc-46e55a71ae9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58cbcec-9b17-4ef5-a129-cb70ecc8c9cd
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 13 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Alex Trollope
Contact Email
alex.trollope@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07766160105

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEXICA HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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