Planning

New Hospital 2.0 Demand & Capacity Modelling

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "New Hospital 2.0 Demand & Capacity Modelling," focusing on systems consultancy and research and development consultancy services. This tender is part of the services industry category and will impact various regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 1st May 2026, and an award expected by 15th June 2026. Contracts are planned to start on 1st July 2026, with a potential for extension up to 30th June 2032, based on the Trust's needs and performance assessments.

This tender is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to hospital demand and capacity modelling. It offers significant opportunities for businesses to contribute to the operational and strategic planning of healthcare infrastructure. Participating businesses will have the chance to engage in various interactive sessions with Trust stakeholders, aiding in medium-term operational planning and presenting modelled outputs to broader audiences. Such a project not only allows for business growth through long-term collaboration but also provides a platform for firms to enhance their expertise and reputation in the healthcare consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Hospital 2.0 Demand & Capacity Modelling

Notice Description

A range of demand projections and modelled capacity requirements, scenarios and options, based on planning assumptions to be agreed with the Trust. Navigation of the NHP demand modelling process, mapping of outputs to local baseline activity and case mix, and conversion to capacity requirements. Interpretation of outputs with Trust stakeholders, and translation into functional content with health planners. Presentation of outputs to Trust and wider audiences and production of demand/capacity documentation as required, including business case sections and appendices. Contribution to activity-related workforce modelling and medium-term operational planning. As many interactive sessions as it takes to complete the work

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: the Trust reserves the option to extend the contract based on the need of the Trust, performance and cost which will be determined at the time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078543-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Martin Needham
Contact Email
anhsft.procurementdept@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIEGHLEY
Postcode
BD20 6TD
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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