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Helideck Safety Officers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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13 Apr 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Helideck Safety Officers" was completed by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector, located in Worthing, United Kingdom. The tender focused on facilities management and general management consultancy services for Brighton. The contract was directly awarded, without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement method. The procurement stage reached completion, with an award date of 25th February 2026. The contract period spans from 13th April 2026 to 30th September 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in facilities management and consultancy services, particularly those interested in working with healthcare institutions. Large-scale businesses, given the contract's financial scope, might find it most advantageous. The direct procurement method suggests that businesses with pre-existing relationships or significant expertise in the field have an edge when engaging in similar procurement processes. AF Consultancy Ltd was awarded this contract, indicating the types of organisations that could successfully compete for future tenders in this category.

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Notice Title

Helideck Safety Officers

Notice Description

Helideck safety officers for Brighton

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06811b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033323-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£106,312 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AF CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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