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title: "Review of Acute Paediatric Services (CORP144)"
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# Review of Acute Paediatric Services (CORP144)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3623e3c7-d9c5-4c54-9bec-eb91e0ea0001

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## Summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed the awarding stage for a procurement titled "Review of Acute Paediatric Services (CORP144)". This consultancy project aims to conduct a baseline review of acute paediatric services and has been awarded through the SBS Framework (Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health SBS10197). The project is classified under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy Services. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2025 and will end on 30th September 2025, located in the South West, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £49,500, with the procurement being executed through a selective call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the consultancy and advisory services sector, particularly those with expertise in healthcare reviews. As the procurement process has been carried out selectively from an existing framework, businesses experienced in framework agreements are well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Awarding this contract to Carnall Farrar Ltd underscores the potential for SMEs to secure important contracts and contribute valuable insights and improvements to public healthcare services.

## Notice

Consultancy to carry out a baseline review of acute paediatric services at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Awarded via SBS Framework (Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health SBS10197)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8e85af-3da8-41b0-a5cc-31a69eede604 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARNALL FARRAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8e85af-3da8-41b0-a5cc-31a69eede604

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d8e85af-3da8-41b0-a5cc-31a69eede604
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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