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Waiver - UHB_QEH - Amanda White Communications Ltd - Communications Consultancy Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, is focused on acquiring a communications consultancy service provided by Amanda White Communications Ltd. This falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services with a CPV code of 79411000. Located in Birmingham, the tender is executed directly and is described as 'below threshold - without competition,' indicating a direct award without a competitive bidding process. The key procurement stage is the award, which is now complete, with the contract having been signed on 31 December 2025 and taking effect from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications and consultancy services, particularly those adept at supporting strategic communications work in healthcare sectors. Companies like Amanda White Communications Ltd, with the capability to deliver comprehensive consultancy services across regional and national levels, are well-positioned to compete. This procurement, tailored to specific communications needs of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, offers substantial exposure and potential expansion within public sector healthcare, benefiting organisations with established proficiency in handling similar contracts directly.

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Notice Title

Waiver - UHB_QEH - Amanda White Communications Ltd - Communications Consultancy Service

Notice Description

This service relates to the three months communications consultancy to support strategic west midlands secure data environmental regional and national communications work by Amanda White Communications Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068bcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038117-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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 BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMANDA WHITE COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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