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Confidential Grievance Investigation

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust involves a contract awarded for "Confidential Grievance Investigation," primarily focused on legal advisory services. Situated in Derby, United Kingdom, this process falls under the services category with the legal basis referenced as UKPGA 2023/54. The tender has reached the award stage with key actions completed, such as the contract signing on 24 July 2025, and a contract period spanning from 25 July 2025 to 19 December 2025. The procurement method was below threshold, with particulars yet unknown, and the process has been completed with the contract being awarded to Woodbury Hodge Ltd.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the legal advisory sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given Woodbury Hodge Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract. As this contract centres around grievance investigation services within a hospital trust setting, businesses specialising in legal advice, particularly those with experience in healthcare or employment-related grievances, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The focus on confidential investigations highlights a need for expertise in sensitive legal matters, making it lucrative for firms with specialised skills in these areas.

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Notice Title

Confidential Grievance Investigation

Notice Description

Confidential Grievance Investigation as instructed by the Trust's Human Resources department.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06897d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037029-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODBURY HODGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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