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title: "Provision of Rapid Winter Productivity Support (Phase 2)"
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# Provision of Rapid Winter Productivity Support (Phase 2)

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52af08d9-8056-4a4c-b78d-5c887de45470

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Rapid Winter Productivity Support (Phase 2)" was undertaken by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, focusing on general management consultancy services in the healthcare industry, specifically targeting the Health and Care of Older People (HCOP) wards in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender aimed to deliver interventions to improve the efficiency and efficacy of patient care during the winter months. The procurement method employed was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value amounting to £637,140. The contract period spanned from 15th December 2025 to 30th June 2026, following the completion of the tender process. The stage of this procurement is "award," indicating the contract has been granted, with an award date of 10th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the realm of general management consultancy, particularly those that specialise in healthcare strategies aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiencies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in behavioural change and virtual ward optimisations are particularly well-suited to partake in such projects. Companies engaged in similar consultancy services can explore partnerships or prepare for future bids by leveraging the insights gained from the success of ImPower Consulting Limited, the awarded supplier, who played a pivotal role in shaping practical interventions and maintaining quality healthcare outcomes under challenging conditions. This demonstrates a robust potential for business growth within the public health sector consultancy market.

## Notice

Phase 2 of the Rapid Winter Productivity Support provided by IMPOWER. The predominant focus of the work will be on delivering a range of interventions on all Health and Care of Older People (HCOP) wards, with a focus on reducing the length of stay, whilst maintaining good discharge outcomes. We will do this by focusing on changing behaviours on wards and supporting the optimisation of the virtual frailty ward (VFW). Additional information: Direct award using the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework - 664_25

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc05eb-6c2f-4357-b889-7392929d3e04 |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £606,936 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £637,140 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMPOWER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc05eb-6c2f-4357-b889-7392929d3e04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6bc05eb-6c2f-4357-b889-7392929d3e04
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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