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Consultancy contract

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Mar 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process for a consultancy contract. This contract aims to support the next phase of Histopathology service transformation and automation deployment of the Inpeco Flexpath system, under the services category. The contract was awarded to Lifecycle Consultancy Services Ltd, a large consultancy firm, on 27th February 2026, with the contract lasting from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027. The procurement was conducted below the unknown threshold, and the consultancy services will be delivered in the region of UKH12, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in architectural and related services, as indicated by the CPV code 71200000. Companies capable of implementing innovative automation and technology solutions in healthcare are well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature. The award demonstrates the NHS's commitment to investing in advanced systems and transformation projects, offering growth opportunities for businesses with relevant expertise and capacity to deliver large-scale consultancy services. Additionally, firms with experience in healthcare automation stand to gain significantly in delivering transformational solutions.

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Notice Title

Consultancy contract

Notice Description

1121 - consultancy contract to Lifecycle Consultancy Services to support the next phase of Histopathology service transformation and automation deployment of the Inpeco Flexpath system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018403-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LLANTWIT MAJOR
Postcode
CF61 2SU
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of Glamorgan
Electoral Ward
Llantwit Major
Westminster Constituency
Vale of Glamorgan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFECYCLE CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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