---
title: "Consultancy Fees"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b85"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068b85.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-27"
---

# Consultancy Fees

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b85

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## Summary

The public procurement process managed by Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, situated in Chester, involved consultancy services under the category of medical specialist services. This procurement was executed using a direct method, classified as below threshold - without competition, and culminated in an award and contract stage on 27th April 2026. The contract, focusing on consultancy fees, began on 28th April 2026 and concluded on 29th April 2026, with a gross value of £18,559.20. The awarded supplier was Weightmans LLP, a small to medium enterprise located in Liverpool.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in medical services to expand their business with central government institutions like the NHS. Although the process did not involve competitive bidding, it illustrates potential for similar consultancies to establish connections and secure future business through direct engagement. SMEs capable of delivering consultancy and specialist medical services may find this sector particularly beneficial to penetrate, given the public authority's requirements and the simplicity of the procurement method employed.

## Notice

Consultancy Fees - R348987

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037996-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,466 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037996-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037996-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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