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Consultancy and advisory services_Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Fellowship Programme

EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Nov 2025 at 15:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Fellowship Programme has been undertaken by the East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Classified under the services category with a focus on business and management consultancy, this tender is located in Canterbury, UK, and is part of the health sector. The procurement method employed is a direct award, which is below the competition threshold. Key dates include the awarding on 20th November 2025, with the contract period scheduled from 24th November 2025 to 31st July 2026. This procurement is in the award stage and is backed by the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are considered suitable for the contract. Companies specialising in consultancy and advisory services, particularly those with experience in innovation, leadership, and improvement science within the healthcare sector, would find this contract beneficial. The partnership with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust could lead to long-term collaborations, enhancing the company's portfolio and impact within the healthcare consultancy industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy and advisory services_Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Fellowship Programme

Notice Description

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, 2gether Support Solutions, on behalf of the Contracting Authority, is looking to direct award a contract for the provision of a Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Fellowship Programme, which is designed to develop skills in innovation, leadership and improvement science and change management for Band 6 Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075765-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST KENT HOSPITALS UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Senior Category Manager - Corporate (C403091)
Contact Email
ekh-tr.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 3NG
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABI MASTERSON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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