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15 Jul 2026 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Workforce Control Support Package" under the industry category of general management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a direct award under the CCS Management Consultancy Framework 4 (MCF4). This particular contract, located in Nottingham, East Midlands, was aimed at aligning workforce control support with the Financial Recovery Plan Delivery objectives. The tender period concluded on 7th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 8th December 2025 and ending on 5th January 2026. The total contract value amounts to £49,999 GBP.

This contract provides strategic opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those capable of addressing workforce control within a public health context. Given the contract’s framework call-off methodology, it is well-suited for businesses with established positions on framework agreements or those able to collaborate as part of such a network. Although the awarded supplier for this contract was PA Consulting Services Limited, SMEs could find future similar opportunities viable, especially if they offer unique expertise in workforce management solutions tailored to health services. This contract highlights the potential for growth within consultancy services tied to public sector health institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Workforce Control Support Package

Notice Description

Continuation of work for the provision of Workforce Control Support aligned with the Financial Recovery Plan Delivery objectives. Additional information: Direct award under CCS Management Consultancy Framework 4 (MCF4).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbc084e1-fdfb-42d5-8a75-e96f589349d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b1329a1-9461-4c2a-b12e-06bf9105d9ad
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
Large

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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 5 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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