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title: "Social Value Strategic Advisor - Healthier Futures"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e7d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Social Value Strategic Advisor - Healthier Futures

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e7d

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## Summary

The public procurement process facilitated by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of strategic advisory services under the title "Social Value Strategic Advisor - Healthier Futures". This project focuses on environmental consultancy services and is part of the Healthier Futures Programme in the NHS sector. Located in Crewe, UK, the procurement has reached the award stage with Akerlof Limited identified as a supplier. Initiated on 27th February 2026 with the tender stage active, businesses were required to submit a pre-qualification questionnaire by the 25th of March 2026. The upcoming contract spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with potential extension options till 2032. The competitive procedure was selective, offering opportunities under a flexible procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in integrating social value within health infrastructure projects. Particularly well-suited for SMEs and environmental consultancy firms, it supports alignment with NHS sustainability goals and compliance with the Social Value Act. The initial three-year contract, with potential extensions, offers strategic alliances and growth prospects within the NHS's expansive project scope. Given its focus on creating measurable, place-based outcomes, businesses capable of contributing innovative environmental solutions and strategic advisory services are poised to benefit. The emphasis on social value integration aligns with ongoing national and local priorities, thereby enhancing competitive advantages for firms in these sectors.

## Notice

Social Value strategic advisor for Healthier Futures

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend in July 2029 for a further 3 years to 2032

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038753-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,000 |
| Lots value | £162,000 |
| Awards value | £156,420 |
| 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 | MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 4TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Leighton |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038753-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017998-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038753-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017998-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12734
  About The Procurement - FOR INFORMATION
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12735
  2. High Level Specification - FOR INFORMATION
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12736
  NHS / Trust Terms and Conditions of Supply - FOR INFORMATION
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12737
  R1. Pre Qualification Questionnaire - PLEASE COMPLETE & RETURN TO chris.jones@mcht.nhs.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.akerlof.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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