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WHTHT - Pathology Contract Methodologies Review

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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06 Nov 2025 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the "WHTHT - Pathology Contract Methodologies Review" in the services industry, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy services. The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method without competition due to its below-threshold value, was finalised on 19th August 2025 and is active from 1st September 2025 until 28th February 2026. Located in Watford, the NHS Trust sought consultancy services, with Lifecycle Consultancy Services LTD as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large consultancy businesses specialising in pathology contract methodologies and business management. Companies with expertise in consultancy services aimed at healthcare institutions could leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities and expand their portfolio in the public health sector, potentially opening doors to future collaborations with similar organisations.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Pathology Contract Methodologies Review

Notice Description

WHTHT - Pathology Contract Methodologies Review awarded via a waiver

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071618-2025
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
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Neeraj Beeknoo
Contact Email
neerajbeeknoo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFECYCLE CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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