Social Value Strategic Advisor - Healthier Futures

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 14:44

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process facilitated by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of strategic advisory services under the title "Social Value Strategic Advisor - Healthier Futures". This project focuses on environmental consultancy services and is part of the Healthier Futures Programme in the NHS sector. Located in Crewe, UK, the procurement has reached the award stage with Akerlof Limited identified as a supplier. Initiated on 27th February 2026 with the tender stage active, businesses were required to submit a pre-qualification questionnaire by the 25th of March 2026. The upcoming contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with potential extension options till 2032. The competitive procedure was selective, offering opportunities under a flexible procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in integrating social value within health infrastructure projects. Particularly well-suited for SMEs and environmental consultancy firms, it supports alignment with NHS sustainability goals and compliance with the Social Value Act. The initial three-year contract, with potential extensions, offers strategic alliances and growth prospects within the NHS's expansive project scope. Given its focus on creating measurable, place-based outcomes, businesses capable of contributing innovative environmental solutions and strategic advisory services are poised to benefit. The emphasis on social value integration aligns with ongoing national and local priorities, thereby enhancing competitive advantages for firms in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Social Value Strategic Advisor - Healthier Futures

Notice Description

Social Value strategic advisor for Healthier Futures

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend in July 2029 for a further 3 years to 2032

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038753-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£156,420 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
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
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKERLOF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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