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22 Jul 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Strategic Culture Change Partner as part of an active tender process. The procurement, classified under the 'Business and management consultancy services' industry (CPV code: 79410000), focuses on enhancing organisational culture within a healthcare setting. The location for this project is Worthing Hospital in the United Kingdom, with submissions required through an electronic and written method by 17th August 2026. The tender follows an open procedure method and is currently in the tender stage with the bid opening set for 22nd July 2026. The contract, valued at £600,000, is projected to span 360 days without any options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural transformations, especially those with expertise in complex healthcare environments. Companies proficient in designing and implementing large-scale change programmes, fostering leadership accountability, and aligning organisational systems will find this opportunity particularly promising. The successful partner will contribute to embedding the Trust's values and supporting their strategic objectives in producing excellent care. Businesses with strengths in consultancy and deep experience with healthcare systems are well-suited to compete for this contract, offering substantial prospects for business growth and collaboration with a prominent NHS Foundation Trust.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Strategic Culture Change Partner

Notice Description

The Trust is looking at appointing an Organisational Culture Change Strategic Partner to provide specialist <br/>capacity and expertise to design, deliver and embed a Trust-wide cultural transformation programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Procedure
UHSussex seeks a strategic partner with deep expertise in cultural systems, behavioural change and large
scale transformation in complex healthcare environments. The partner will work alongside the Trust to
embed the Compass, strengthen leadership accountability, build psychological safety, and align systems
and processes to the behaviours required for Excellent Care Everywhere.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d100
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069235-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX 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
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

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