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AA-234-26 Acute Performance and Workforce Improvement Programme 26/27; Viridian

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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27 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, the buying organisation, has awarded a contract titled "AA-234-26 Acute Performance and Workforce Improvement Programme 26/27; Viridian" within the health sector. This contract is located in Ayrshire and Arran in the UKM94 region. The procurement process, which has now reached the award stage, was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 27 March 2026, and it is valued at £206,250. The procurement process aimed to leverage specialist knowledge and advisory support for oversight and assurance of the board's financial strategy.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that can offer specialised consultancy services tailored to the health industry. Firms with expertise in performance improvement and workforce management, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find themselves well-suited to compete. As the buyer, NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking valuable input to enhance their operational and strategic capabilities, creating a valuable prospect for firms with relevant credentials to establish or expand their partnerships within the public sector. Viridian Associates, an SME, has been successfully awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for similar enterprises to thrive in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-234-26 Acute Performance and Workforce Improvement Programme 26/27; Viridian

Notice Description

Acute Performance and Workforce Improvement Programme 26/27; Viridian

Lot Information

Lot 1

Acute Performance and Workforce Improvement Programme 26/27; Viridian

Procurement Information

NHS Ayrshire & Arran have awarded Viridian Associates Ltd to provide specialist knowledge and advisory support, oversight and assurance to the current board financial strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827929
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554645
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
£206,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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