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title: "Strategic Review"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d51e9d91-da31-4123-bf0a-1924aa5cf3cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# Strategic Review

Buyer: TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d51e9d91-da31-4123-bf0a-1924aa5cf3cc

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## Summary

The Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for a strategic review to Freshwater UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £69,120, was established through a call-off from the Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework SBS10197 and involves consultancy and advisory services in the health sector. This selective procurement took place in the North East of England, with the contractual period commencing on 10th March 2026 and ending on 9th June 2026. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 24th April 2026, following the publication of the award notice.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth primarily within the business and management consultancy industry. Suitable candidates for similar opportunities include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy services, as this contract was awarded without competition through a pre-established framework agreement. Companies looking to engage in strategic reviews or advisory roles within the healthcare sector should consider aligning with frameworks such as SBS to leverage call-off opportunities and expand their service offerings in the North East region.

## Notice

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust have awarded a contract to Freshwater UK Ltd for a period of 3 months beginning 10th March 2026. This contract has been awarded via a call-off without competition through the Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework SBS10197 Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health Service Level Agreement lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4ede65-5a86-4caa-93b8-aec2ea01b53a |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,120 |
| 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 | TEES ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 2TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Brinkburn & Faverdale |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESHWATER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4ede65-5a86-4caa-93b8-aec2ea01b53a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4ede65-5a86-4caa-93b8-aec2ea01b53a
  24th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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