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Appointment of a Healthcare Planner for IFD

ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Apr 2026 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the appointment of a Healthcare Planner for its Integrated Front Door (IFD) project. This public procurement process, under the category of construction-related services, was conducted via a limited competition method due to its below-threshold value. The successful supplier is Archus Ltd, a small or medium enterprise based in Bristol. The procurement aims to develop comprehensive clinical, operational, and spatial plans for the IFD, ensuring the Emergency Department remains operational during phased redevelopment. The contract, signed on 6 April 2026, commenced on 13 April and will conclude on 31 August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare planning and construction-related services, particularly those with expertise in maintaining operational continuity during construction. Companies that can offer demand and capacity modelling, as well as phased planning and flow interface testing, are well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises. The project, valued at approximately £52,825 net, underscores the demand for specialised expertise to integrate urgent and emergency care services into a cohesive model, providing growth prospects for businesses in the healthcare and construction sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of a Healthcare Planner for IFD

Notice Description

The Trust is progressing the development of an Integrated Front Door, bringing together key urgent and emergency care services into a single, coordinated model of care. To support this programme, the Trust requires specialist Healthcare Planning expertise to develop the full clinical, operational, and spatial brief for the Integrated Front Door. This includes: * Comprehensive clinical and operational engagement * Demand and capacity modelling to inform future service requirements * Development of the Schedule of Accommodation * Flow modelling and interface testing across pathways and departments * Phased operational continuity planning * Preparation of PPDD documentation * Support during handover into design development A critical element of this commission is ensuring that the Emergency Department remains fully operational throughout the phased redevelopment, requiring detailed planning to maintain service continuity and minimise disruption during construction. Te trust conducted a pricing exercise with 3 suppliers, Archus Ltd submitted the lowest total fee and the lowest average day rate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068739
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036031-2026
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,825 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3NG
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHUS

Further Information

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