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Strategic Culture Change Partner

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Jul 2026 at 15:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for procuring a Strategic Culture Change Partner. This contract falls under the services sector, specifically research and development consultancy services, and seeks a partner to design, deliver, and embed a wide-reaching organisational culture transformation programme. The procurement process utilises an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 17th August 2026 and the award period concluding by 9th September 2026. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, this opportunity offers a total contract value of up to GBP 720,000, with an option for renewal up to 12 months after the contract ends on 20th September 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in organisational culture and change management, particularly those with expertise in research and development consultancy services. The successful bidder will not only gain a substantial contract value but will also gain the prestige of working with a central government public authority. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the opportunity has been marked suitable for SMEs. The evaluation criteria focus on quality and social value (70%) and price (30%), incentivising organisations that can provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. The ability to submit proposals electronically via the Atamis portal allows for a streamlined submission process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Culture Change Partner

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d131
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069320-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development 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
20 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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