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Management Consultancy: Engagement & Research

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Apr 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, UK, has finalised a procurement contract titled "Management Consultancy: Engagement & Research," classified under research and development services. This public procurement process, governed by the Procurement Act 2023, was conducted through a below threshold, limited competition method and has reached the contract stage. The successful bid was awarded on 10 April 2026, with the contract being in effect from 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2027. The main supplier involved is Horizons Research Ltd from Glasgow, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engagement and research consultancy services, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions and insights within the research and development sector. Large enterprises with experience in handling public sector consultancy contracts will find this tender particularly attractive. Companies of this nature can leverage such opportunities to enhance their reputation, expand their portfolio of public sector clients, and contribute to valuable NHS projects that support public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Management Consultancy: Engagement & Research

Notice Description

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has entered into a contract for the provision of Engagement & Research consultancy services. This follows the successful completion of a below threshold, limited competition procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068057
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032971-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£41,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 17 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
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORIZONS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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