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Specialist HR Consultancy

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Nov 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority in the UK, for a contract titled "Specialist HR Consultancy" in the services industry category, specifically focused on human resources management consultancy services. Located in Birmingham, the contract has reached the award stage, with a significant date of contract signature on 31st May 2025. The contract is valued at £86,505 (excluding VAT) and had an active status with the service period running from 1st June 2025 to 10th September 2025. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold and without competition, signifying a streamlined procurement process without an open tender phase.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in human resources consultancy, particularly those adept at serving large-scale public sector clients. Given the direct procurement method, companies with pre-existing relationships or understanding of the NHS framework are likely best positioned to engage with similar future opportunities. The specific focus on HR consultancy within the public health sector indicates a demand for specialised expertise, making it a profitable avenue for firms in this niche to expand their market reach or fortify their standing within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist HR Consultancy

Notice Description

Specialist HR Consultancy BSOL Project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d8dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070405-2025
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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,505 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 10 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTH LONDON PARTNERS SHARED SERVICES

Further Information

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