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Review, advice and opinion in relation to Healthcare Quality Team Support

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jul 2026 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process for consulting services, specifically focusing on “Review, advice and opinion in relation to Healthcare Quality Team Support.” This tender falls under the industry category of general management consultancy services, classified under CPV code 79411000. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract was awarded to Simpson Bethune Consultants Ltd, based in Edinburgh, and covers the period from 1st July 2026 to 30th September 2026. The contract has been signed on 30th June 2026, with a gross contract value of £20,000.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy and management services, especially those experienced in supporting healthcare quality teams. Companies similar in scale and service offering to Simpson Bethune Consultants Ltd could find themselves well-positioned to engage in future opportunities by responding to such tenders. Businesses focusing on the management consultancy services sector should consider positioning themselves to meet the specific requirements of healthcare institutions like Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to benefit from similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review, advice and opinion in relation to Healthcare Quality Team Support

Notice Description

Review, advice and opinion in relation to Healthcare Quality Team Support - MIAA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068142-2026
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

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMPSON BETHUNE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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