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1903 - Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Strategic Review

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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03 Jul 2025 at 12:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process titled "Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Strategic Review." The process falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement stage is now at the completion and award stage, following the awarding of the contract to Carnall Farrar Limited, a large-scale consultancy firm based in London. This strategic review tender was conducted using the below threshold restricted request for quotation (RfQ) process with limited competition. Key contract dates include a start date of 1st July 2025 and an end date of 23rd September 2025, with the contract amounting to £179,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for consultancy businesses specialising in strategic reviews and management consulting within the healthcare sector, especially those capable of operating at a strategic level across NHS trusts. Businesses similar to Carnall Farrar Limited, with expertise in providing strategic advice to public sector organisations, would find this contract and others like it beneficial for growth and establishing credibility in this niche sector. The involvement of a central government public authority highlights the potential scale and impact of the contract, offering a platform for visibility and influence in the strategic development and operational insight of healthcare services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1903 - Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Strategic Review

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the provision Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Strategic Review on behalf of NHS Kent and Medway ICB. This requirement has been procured via a Below Threshold Restricted Request for Quotation (RfQ) process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037096-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 23 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

Contact Name
Nikki duke
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARNALL FARRAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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