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Waiver - ROH - AFPP Ltd - Peer Review & In Depth Report for 2 Consultants

THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located in Birmingham, involved acquiring services for a 'Peer Review & In-Depth Report for 2 Consultants' from AFPP Ltd. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically in research and development services and consultancy. The direct procurement method was used, characterised by being below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract, initiated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust as the procuring entity, was completed and became active on 17th December 2025. The contract period covered 18th to 31st December 2025, with a gross contract value of £23,910, inclusive of VAT.

This tender offers a business growth opportunity for companies specialising in consultancy services within the healthcare sector, particularly those focused on peer review and detailed reporting. SMEs such as The Association for Perioperative Practice (AFPP), known for their expertise and VCSE status, stand to benefit from similar procurement activities. Businesses with a track record in providing quality consultancy and R&D services in healthcare could effectively compete in similar processes, unlocking further opportunities within the NHS and beyond. The streamlined procurement approach indicates a fast-paced decision-making process, favouring businesses capable of delivering high-quality services promptly.

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Notice Title

Waiver - ROH - AFPP Ltd - Peer Review & In Depth Report for 2 Consultants

Notice Description

This service relates to the Peer Review & In Depth Report for 2 Consultants provided by AFPP Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007385-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,925 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
Melisa Charlesagwu, melisa charlesagwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B31 2AP
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

THE ASSOCIATION FOR PERIOPERATIVE PRACTICE (AFPP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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