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Crisis Support

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Aug 2025 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The "Crisis Support" procurement process, initiated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is now in the award stage. This contract focuses on crisis and reputation support and planning services within the 'services' industry category. Located in Cambridge, the process adhered to below-threshold procurement methods under the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was signed on 21st July 2025, starting from 13th August 2025 until 12th October 2025. The awarded supplier is Lodestone Oxford Limited, based in Bristol, with a contract value of £18,000, excluding VAT.

This tender presents promising business growth opportunities for companies specialising in crisis management services, particularly those capable of enhancing institutional reputation and support systems. Given the central location and specific service requirements, large-scale enterprises or those with a strong track record in crisis management would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Moreover, engaging with NHS foundations can provide expansive visibility and strategic networks for businesses within the public authority-central government sector.

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Notice Title

Crisis Support

Notice Description

669 - Crisis and Reputation support and planning

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048239-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79430000 - Crisis management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LODESTONE OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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