---
title: "Management Consultancy: Engagement & Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068057"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Management Consultancy: Engagement & Research

Buyer: SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068057

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## Summary

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, located in Exeter, UK, has finalised a procurement contract titled "Management Consultancy: Engagement & Research," classified under research and development services. This public procurement process, governed by the Procurement Act 2023, was conducted through a below threshold, limited competition method and has reached the contract stage. The successful bid was awarded on 10 April 2026, with the contract being in effect from 18 March 2026 to 17 March 2027. The main supplier involved is Horizons Research Ltd from Glasgow, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engagement and research consultancy services, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions and insights within the research and development sector. Large enterprises with experience in handling public sector consultancy contracts will find this tender particularly attractive. Companies of this nature can leverage such opportunities to enhance their reputation, expand their portfolio of public sector clients, and contribute to valuable NHS projects that support public health initiatives.

## Notice

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust ("SWASFT") has entered into a contract for the provision of Engagement & Research consultancy services. This follows the successful completion of a below threshold, limited competition procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032971-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,550 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORIZONS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 15:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032971-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032971-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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