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2089 Contract Details Notice - Advice and Guidance

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 May 2026 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "2089 Contract Details Notice - Advice and Guidance" has been conducted by the NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board, located in Priory House, Chicksands, Bedfordshire. This tender pertains to the provision of advice and guidance services supporting elective delivery across the ICB area, falling under the health services industry category. The process is in the award stage, with a direct award procurement method employed due to a Single Tender Waiver, ensuring continuity of service pending future competitive procurement. The contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional 13 months, subject to approval. The total contract value is £429,000, with a gross amount of £357,500, and the award is set to Consultant Connect Limited, based in Oxford. The final milestone for signature is scheduled for 30th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for large enterprises experienced in delivering health services, specifically those offering advice and guidance. With a substantial contract value and potential for extension, businesses can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships within the healthcare sector and expand their service portfolios. Enterprises poised to benefit the most are those capable of providing high-quality, scalable health advisory services that ensure seamless elective delivery. Given the procurement's direct award nature, firms with existing relationships or experience within the NHS framework may find themselves particularly well-positioned to capture similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2089 Contract Details Notice - Advice and Guidance

Notice Description

Provision of Advice and Guidance Services for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB

Procurement Information

Contract award for the provision of Advice and guidance services to support elective delivery across the ICB footprint. This is a short-term interim arrangement awarded under a Single Tender Waiver to maintain service continuity pending a future competitive procurement across the wider Central East ICB footprint.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040694-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£357,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSULTANT CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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