Tender

Income Maximisation

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust involves a tender titled "Income Maximisation" with a focus on providing specialist financial management consultancy services. The project aims to offer advice and guidance on maximising income for both staff and patients. This tender falls under the services category and is situated in North Shields, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with an open method underpinning the process. Key dates include the closing of the enquiry period on 29th October 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 7th November 2025. The anticipated award period concludes on 4th December 2025, and the contract is set to commence from 1st January 2026, running through 31st December 2026, with potential extensions available.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial and pension fund consultancy services. With a project value of roughly £236,154, SME and VCSE entities are especially encouraged to participate due to the open procedure nature of the procurement. Businesses with strong capabilities in financial consultancy and a keen focus on quality service are well-suited to compete, given that quality takes precedence with a 70% weightage in the award criteria over price. Engaging in this tender can foster growth by providing a platform to establish a foothold in the public sector, particularly within the healthcare domain, while potentially extending engagements with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust through possible contract renewals.

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Notice Title

Income Maximisation

Notice Description

Provision of specialist advice and guidance to staff and patients regarding their financial situations and potential opportunities to maximise income.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions pending project success and budget approval

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064803-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£236,154 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£236,154 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ridhi Kapila
Contact Email
ridhi.kapila@nhct.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

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