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Social Value and Sustainability Support

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Social Value and Sustainability Support" was completed by the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. This contracting process involved consultancy and advice services in business and management, classified under the services industry category. Located in Liverpool, the procurement was managed using a direct method labeled "Below threshold - without competition," and did not involve a competitive bidding stage. The award was granted on 18th August 2025, with the contract active from 19th August 2025 to 17th August 2026, totaling a gross value of £26,000.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in providing consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social value and sustainability advisory. As the procurement was direct and below threshold, smaller or niche consultancy firms might find similar opportunities accessible when looking to enter partnerships with public sector organisations. While RTP Associates Ltd, a large-scale enterprise, secured this tender, firms that can demonstrate specific expertise in sustainability and management consultancy might position themselves competitively for future tenders in this sector.

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Notice Title

Social Value and Sustainability Support

Notice Description

Social Value and Sustainability Support - Consultancy and advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a272
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059839-2025
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
£21,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
steph.abbott@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RTP ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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