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Review, advice and opinion in relation to Healthcare Quality Team Support

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Simpson Bethune Consultants Ltd for providing consultancy services related to healthcare quality team support. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy services, and was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 14 July 2025 and will run until 13 July 2026. The total contract value is £30,000 gross, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The contract award date is recorded as 13 July 2025, and the process is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in business and healthcare management. Companies with expertise in delivering strategic advice and operational support to quality teams in healthcare settings would be well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. As the demand for improving healthcare services continues to rise, business growth can be expanded by leveraging expertise in enhancing healthcare quality management, directly aligning with public sector needs. Large consultancy businesses with a strong track record could leverage such opportunities for growth and stronger market positioning.

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Notice Title

Review, advice and opinion in relation to Healthcare Quality Team Support

Notice Description

Review, advice and opinion in relation to Healthcare Quality Team Support - Consultancy Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056832
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043916-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Steph Abbott
Contact Email
steph.abbott@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0151 529 2269

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON BETHUNE CONSULTANTS

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