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Project Management Support

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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30 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focuses on providing project management support for NHS Transformation Unit's Fragile Services and MSK Network Services. Located at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, UK, this process is categorised under services within the industry. The tender was initiated in the planning stage and progressed to the award stage, which is documented as complete. The contract was awarded on 31st March 2026, with an active period from 1st April to 30th September 2026. The procurement method employed was below threshold and the total contract value is £81,900 (excluding VAT), awarded to NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU, signifying completion and active function in the field of project management consultancy services.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for growth, particularly appealing to organisations proficient in project management consultancy services within the healthcare sector. Businesses specialising in providing short-term project support, especially those with experience in transforming health services, will find this procurement significant. The involvement of a large player like NHS Midlands and Lancashire CSU illustrates the potential for collaboration and partnership opportunities in upcoming similar projects. Companies offering innovative and efficient project management solutions can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and reach within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

Project Management Support

Notice Description

NHS Transformation Unit short term project management support for Fragile Services and MSK Network Services. The support will cover Q1 and Q2 of year 26/27.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068eec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039701-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE CSU

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