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Management Consultancy Pathology

GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Dec 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Management Consultancy Pathology contract was facilitated by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust under the "Call-off from a framework agreement" procurement method. This selective process falls within the services industry category, specifically in general management consultancy services. Gloucesershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cheltenham, initiated the tender with a contract period running from 15th December 2025 to 26th January 2026. The procurement, now in the award stage, concluded with an active award dated 31st December 2025, valued at £49,000. The primary delivery location is in the South West of the United Kingdom. This opportunity was originally awarded through the RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - Lot 7, focusing on health, social care, and community.

This tender presents significant growth potential for businesses offering management consultancy services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, in health and social care sectors. By aligning with this framework agreement, companies can expand their client portfolio within the public sector. Akeso & Co, identified as the awarded supplier, demonstrates the opportunity for SMEs to engage effectively in public tenders of this nature. Companies with expertise in delivering strategic health and community services consultancy can find similar opportunities beneficial to their business growth, making them strong contenders for similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Management Consultancy Pathology

Notice Description

Awarded via RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - Lot 7: Health, social care and community

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ff7e6f-5e3d-4c8a-b077-6d368f1ac580
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2a63beb-778c-4227-9292-a23998dd2399
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, VCSE
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
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 26 Jan 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
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Edward Taylor
Contact Email
edward.taylor1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
03004222222

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL53 7AN
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
College
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKESO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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