---
title: "Consultancy contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f7d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Consultancy contract

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f7d

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## Summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buying organisation, has completed a procurement process for a consultancy contract. This contract aims to support the next phase of Histopathology service transformation and automation deployment of the Inpeco Flexpath system, under the services category. The contract was awarded to Lifecycle Consultancy Services Ltd, a large consultancy firm, on 27th February 2026, with the contract lasting from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027. The procurement was conducted below the unknown threshold, and the consultancy services will be delivered in the region of UKH12, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those specialising in architectural and related services, as indicated by the CPV code 71200000. Companies capable of implementing innovative automation and technology solutions in healthcare are well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature. The award demonstrates the NHS's commitment to investing in advanced systems and transformation projects, offering growth opportunities for businesses with relevant expertise and capacity to deliver large-scale consultancy services. Additionally, firms with experience in healthcare automation stand to gain significantly in delivering transformational solutions.

## Notice

1121 - consultancy contract to Lifecycle Consultancy Services to support the next phase of Histopathology service transformation and automation deployment of the Inpeco Flexpath system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018403-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,700 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LLANTWIT MAJOR |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF61 2SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Electoral ward | Llantwit Major |
| Westminster constituency | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFECYCLE CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71200000 - Architectural and related services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 12:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018403-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018403-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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