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Project Management Support for LDR Theatre 2 Upgrade and New Theatre Creation

GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Jan 2026 at 19:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a direct contract to Serco Limited for project management support related to the upgrade and creation of theatres within the Labour, Delivery, and Recovery (LDR) area. This project addresses the urgent need to ensure compliance and safe clinical services by converting existing spaces into operational theatres, funded by Central Constitutional Standards. Located in Swindon, UK, the procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract scheduled to run from 1 February 2026 to 30 June 2026. The Trust plans to obtain installation funding approval by April 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in project management consultancy services within the healthcare sector. With a contract value of £400,000 net (£480,000 gross), the project is best suited for companies with substantial experience in managing complex hospital refurbishments. The direct award to Serco reflects their expert understanding of the site's technical and commercial intricacies, underscoring the importance of possessing detailed site-specific knowledge and rapid mobilisation capabilities in such critical infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Management Support for LDR Theatre 2 Upgrade and New Theatre Creation

Notice Description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust intends to directly award a contract for project management services to support urgent works associated with the upgrade and replacement of LDR Theatre 2. LDR Theatre 2 is currently non-compliant with the latest standards and has been subject to Care Quality Commission (CQC) scrutiny. Due to operational constraints, the existing theatre cannot be released to undertake refurbishment works. As a result, the project will involve converting an existing office/clinical space within the Labour, Delivery and Recovery (LDR) area into a new operating theatre. The current theatre will subsequently be repurposed as a recovery area only. The works are urgent and operationally critical to ensure continued compliance and safe clinical delivery. Scope of Services The appointed Project Manager will provide comprehensive project management support across all RIBA stages. This will include, but is not limited to: Oversight and coordination through all RIBA stages Support with the Building Safety Act (BSA) application process Ensuring the Trust's compliance with statutory duties, including the appointment of the Principal Contractor (PC) and Principal Designer (PD) in accordance with the CDM Regulations and the Building Safety Act Coordination and management of the contractor throughout the delivery phase Supporting integration of construction activities with ongoing clinical operations to minimise disruption Funding The project will be funded through Central Constitutional Standards funding. Estimated Timescales Design work is currently underway. The appointed Project Manager will be required to mobilise rapidly to support the programme. The Trust's objective is to achieve installation funding approval in April 2026. An attempt was made to secure funding in the 2025 financial year; however, delays in the release of central funding resulted in slow progress at risk, rendering delivery within that financial year unachievable.

Procurement Information

The Trust considers that Serco is uniquely placed to deliver the required services due to its unrivalled experience and detailed knowledge of the Great Western Hospital site. Serco has extensive understanding of the technical and commercial complexities associated with the site, including its operation as a PFI estate. The supplier has direct access to the necessary Authorised Persons and technical specialists required to support both operational requirements and contractor activities. This level of site-specific knowledge will enable rapid mobilisation, reduce risk, minimise disruption to clinical services, and avoid delays associated with complex commercial and operational interfaces. A direct award is therefore considered necessary and proportionate to ensure timely and effective delivery of this critical project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060421
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002452-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
GREAT WESTERN HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
henry.prudden@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN3 6BB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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