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title: "Backfill funding for Consultant working in Palliative Care"
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# Backfill funding for Consultant working in Palliative Care

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e1e3381-0dab-4d5d-b599-04760b170e83

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for a project titled "Backfill funding for Consultant working in Palliative Care." This procurement falls under the industry categories of Health training services and Hospital services, and it is facilitated via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The project is located in Norwich, England, and the contract spans from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 7th May 2025, with key dates including the tender period end on 31st December 2024.

This tender creates opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for such service-oriented projects. Businesses in the health training and hospital services sectors will find this contract particularly beneficial, as it involves providing expert support and services in palliative and end-of-life care. The focus on a direct procurement method underscores the need for specialised expertise from potential suppliers like healthcare institutions and educational entities with experience in consultancy and health services. Given the tender's location and industry requirements, businesses with a strong regional presence in Norwich or those specialising in health consultancy services will be best positioned to compete favourably.

## Notice

To engage a consultant on a secondment basis to provide Palliative Care and End of Life support, with funding allocated for backfill purposes. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf916fa-c3f6-4529-8448-bb39777bc83c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf916fa-c3f6-4529-8448-bb39777bc83c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf916fa-c3f6-4529-8448-bb39777bc83c
  7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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