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29 Jun 2026 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for project management consultancy services, titled "Project Management," was undertaken by the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public healthcare organisation based in Preston, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically project management consultancy services, as per the CPV classification. The process is complete, with MultiHealth Specialists Ltd awarded the contract on 6th April 2026. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, chosen due to the time-critical nature of the Capital Delivery Programme. This approach was deemed necessary to maintain operational continuity and meet stringent project deadlines, as delays could result in significant risks to service delivery and compliance.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy services, particularly those with experience in project management, business case development, and stakeholder engagement within a healthcare setting. Companies capable of rapid mobilisation with established understanding of healthcare operations and regulatory standards could greatly benefit from engaging in contracts like this. Moreover, businesses similar to the awarded MultiHealth Specialists Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), can find growth opportunities by aligning themselves with public health trusts and leveraging frameworks like the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning and Ancillary Services Framework to secure direct awards.

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Notice Title

Project Management

Notice Description

To develop and embed the Capital Delivery Programme. The services include business case development, stakeholder engagement, design support, and P23 project management, delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10197).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist provider to deliver project management, construction consultancy, and advisory services in support of developing and embedding the Capital Delivery Programme. The requirement comprises both new build and refurbishment elements, forming part of a wider capital programme to enhance patient capacity, improve operational flow, and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.

The scope of services includes business case development, healthcare planning, stakeholder engagement, design development, programme and project management under ProCure23 (P23), and post contract support. Services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and aligned to the design and construction programme to ensure timely delivery.

Due to the time critical nature of the works, and the requirement to maintain continuity of delivery across an active capital programme, the Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10197). The appointed supplier is an approved framework provider and has established knowledge of the Trust's estate, systems, and operational requirements, enabling rapid mobilisation and reducing delivery risk.

The procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust's governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a proportionate, compliant, and value for money approach, avoiding delays associated with undertaking a full competitive process while ensuring continuity and programme delivery.

Procurement Information

An accelerated and direct award approach was undertaken due to the time critical nature of the Capital Delivery Programme, which form part of a wider capital programme to increase capacity, maintain patient flow, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.<br/><br/>Delays in appointing a supplier would have introduced significant operational, clinical, and financial risks, including disruption to essential services, failure to meet programme deadlines within the financial year, and potential non compliance with NHS and regulatory standards. <br/><br/>The continuation of the incumbent provider via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10197) ensured immediate mobilisation, maintained continuity of delivery, and avoided additional time and cost associated with undertaking a full competitive procurement process. <br/><br/>This approach is considered proportionate, compliant with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and represents the most efficient route to deliver critical services within the required timeframe while ensuring value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bef1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060686-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£178,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9HT
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Sharoe Green
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIHEALTH SPECIALISTS

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