---
title: "NEC Project Management and Cost Management Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ebe8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-01"
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# NEC Project Management and Cost Management Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ebe8

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## Summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has recently completed a procurement process titled "NEC Project Management and Cost Management Support" related to the Worthing Heat Network. This procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically engaging in project management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted using a direct award method as part of a continued service provision with Artelia Projects UK Limited, a large supplier, under Lot 2 of the SBS framework. The contract, which was officially awarded on 1st December 2025, is set to commence on 15th December 2025 and will run until 16th September 2027. The primary location for this contract is Worthing, in the region designated as UKJ. Notable deadlines include a scheduled milestone for the future signature date on 5th December 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in project management consultancy services, especially those with the capacity to engage in long-term projects with public authorities. The direct award process, justified by the ongoing working relationship between the Trust and Artelia, indicates an emphasis on project continuity and reliability, which could be appealing to consultancies with established track records in such environments. Businesses in the construction and project management sectors, particularly those accustomed to working under frameworks and delivering high-value service contracts, are well-positioned to harness growth opportunities similar to this in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Worthing Heat Network - NEC Project Management and Cost Management Support

### Procurement Information

This work is a continuation of service with Artelia that have been supporting the Trust for the last 18 months. Direct award under Lot 2 - PM Services under the SBS framework 10190.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078471-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 16 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £221,970 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTELIA PROJECTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 12:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078471-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078471-2025
  1st December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk.arteliagroup.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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