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LAS Stakeholder Audit

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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08 May 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for a project titled "LAS Stakeholder Audit" in the services category. Situated in London, the Trust engaged in a limited competition procurement method under the legal basis of the 2023/54 UKPGA, with key dates including a contract signing on 8th January 2026 and project completion by 31st March 2026. The contract encompasses an audit of the Trust's stakeholders, aiming to inform future service strategies. The primary supplier awarded this contract is Thinks Insight and Strategy (Britain Thinks) Limited, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Looe, UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in research and development services, as well as related consultancy services. With a contract value of £28,000, the project is well-suited for SMEs that can provide qualitative insights and strategic recommendations. The completion of this audit can set a precedent for future opportunities within the NHS Trust network, fostering long-term relationships with central government public authorities. Suppliers with expertise in these areas are encouraged to explore similar tenders that may arise as a result of this strategic initiative.

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Notice Title

LAS Stakeholder Audit

Notice Description

The Trust is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to undertake an audit of Trust stakeholders and report back on findings in order to help the Trust inform its future strategy and approach to providing services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069473
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042407-2026
Current Stage
Award
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 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
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

Further Information

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