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title: "Rio Gap Analysis"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# Rio Gap Analysis

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0feef797-e4e3-4217-ae2b-ea43bd6663bf

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Rio Gap Analysis" project, led by Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, has reached the award stage. This project falls under the "Business analysis consultancy services" category and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £19,620, was awarded to Ethical Healthcare Ltd on 20th May 2026. The contract period spans from 1st May 2026 to 31st October 2026. The project is located in the South East of England, specifically Maidstone, with a postal code of ME16 9PH. It concluded its tender phase on 30th April 2026.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in business analysis consultancy, particularly those with experience in healthcare services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable candidates for similar future opportunities, given the project's suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Engaging in this project can bolster an organisation's portfolio in delivering analytical solutions to NHS trusts, enhancing their credibility and visibility in the public sector consulting market.

## Notice

Gap Analysis with recommendation on configuration approach to cater for onboarding of new CYP services rom NELFT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8008894-a8af-4195-bce7-888687a17f32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,620 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,620 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ETHICAL HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8008894-a8af-4195-bce7-888687a17f32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8008894-a8af-4195-bce7-888687a17f32
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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