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Developmental well-led review

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jun 2026 at 08:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for a "Developmental well-led review". This project aims to provide an independent assessment of the Trust's leadership, governance, and culture. Located in Taunton, the contract comes under the services category and has been awarded to BDO LLP, headquartered in London. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold - without competition, and the contract's current status is active. The award was finalised on 21 June 2026, and the contract period spans from 22 June to 21 December 2026. The gross contract value is GBP 49,200.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for firms within the business and management consultancy sector, particularly those capable of delivering independent assessments of organisational leadership and governance. Given the direct procurement approach without competition, this contract would have been ideal for a large consultancy like BDO LLP. Similar businesses specialising in consultancy services and possessing the necessary expertise in the healthcare sector could significantly benefit from such opportunities, gaining valuable insights and building reputable portfolios through collaborations with public bodies like the NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developmental well-led review

Notice Description

Independent, non-regulatory assessment of the Trust's leadership, governance, and culture to identify targeted areas for development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061047-2026
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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