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NHP Workforce Modelling

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Feb 2026 at 14:45

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the "NHP Workforce Modelling" project, categorised under human resources management consultancy services. Situated in Kieghley, United Kingdom, this tender falls under the services industry category. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Carados Limited, located in London, set to undertake the contract. Key dates include the document's publication on 17 February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 27 February 2026 to 31 August 2026. This project, essential for the Trust's New Hospital Programme, utilises a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. This suggests a streamlined process focused on selecting the most suitable supplier efficiently.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in workforce modelling and consultancy services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses experienced in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, scenario testing, and the development of high-level transition plans would be well-suited to collaborate on this structured five-stage workforce planning process. The supplier, Carados Limited, is an SME, highlighting the accessibility of such opportunities for businesses of similar scale, ensuring they are equipped to provide specialist analytical and workforce planning expertise to achieve a clinically informed and financially sound workforce model for the new hospital. This contract serves as an excellent chance for growth within the consultancy sphere, particularly for firms focusing on healthcare-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHP Workforce Modelling

Notice Description

The supplier will use the Carados Limited proprietary modelling system to support the Trust's New Hospital Programme by delivering a structured five-stage workforce planning process, including mobilisation, baseline workforce analysis, development of evidence-based future state workforce scenarios, modelling of interventions and impacts, and production of outputs required for the Outline Business Case. This work includes stakeholder engagement, data analysis, modelling adjustments, scenario testing, and the development of a high-level transition plan, alongside documentation and handover of the workforce model. The service provides specialist analytical and workforce planning expertise to ensure a robust, clinically informed and financially aligned workforce model for the new hospital.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06562f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014376-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 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
AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARADOS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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