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AA-368-25-TW Operational Programme Management Office

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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28 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "AA-368-25-TW Operational Programme Management Office," aimed at enhancing financial management pursuant to Scottish Government targets. The procurement was conducted under the "services" category, specifically for consultancy services related to programme management within the healthcare sector. The location of the contract is Ayrshire and Arran, under the region code UKM94. The procurement was carried out using a limited procedure without prior publication, justifying the lack of a competitive call by indicating the engagement with firms based on expertise and value for money. The contract was awarded on 31st July 2025 to Viridian Associates, an SME based in Worcester, furthering the efforts of NHS Ayrshire and Arran to align with government financial objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in operational management, especially those with experience in public sector healthcare services. With the contract valued at £295,205, this creates a lucrative chance for businesses proficient in strategic financial consultation and management. Given the project's focus to optimise NHS financial improvement plans, firms with a strong track record in healthcare consultancy would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The project emphasises the importance of expertise and value, hinting at the potential for similar future procurements where specialised consultancy services are required by NHS boards and other public entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-368-25-TW Operational Programme Management Office

Notice Description

Operational Programme Management Office

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Boards engage with a number of external consultancy type firms to support in different areas, based on expertise, availability and value for money and following discussions between NHS Ayrshire and Arran senior leadership team and Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran have awarded Viridian Associates Ltd to provide Operational Programme Management Office to support an updated Financial Improvement Plan to meet Scottish Government targets.

Procurement Information

NHS Boards engage with a number of external consultancy type firms to support in different areas, based on expertise, availability and value for money and following discussions between NHS Ayrshire and Arran senior leadership team and Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran have awarded Viridian Associates Ltd to provide Operational Programme Management Office to support an updated Financial Improvement Plan to meet Scottish Government targets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808564
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537943
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£295,205 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 129432205

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRIDIAN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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