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title: "Project Management Lancaster ED"
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# Project Management Lancaster ED

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be7d

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, based in Kendal, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Project Management Lancaster ED." This tender falls under the services category with a focus on project management consultancy, supporting the Phase 2 Emergency Department works at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. This project involves both new build and refurbishment elements to enhance patient capacity and improve operations, compliant with statutory standards. The procurement process, concluded with a direct award, was carried out under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework, to rapidly address critical healthcare infrastructure needs within tight deadlines. The contract was signed on 6th April 2026, with MultiHealth Specialists Ltd awarded as the supplier for their established domain expertise and ability to quickly mobilise, ensuring continuity in the delivery of essential services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and project management services within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in construction consultancy, particularly those familiar with healthcare facilities and NHS frameworks, stand to gain. The direct award method reduced competitive bidding but highlights the Trust's emphasis on efficiency and established relationships, benefitting businesses that have maintained strong service records and existing frameworks. For SMEs and firms adept in navigating healthcare project challenges, this contract offers a role in high-profile improvement projects, fostering potential long-term relationships and visibility within the public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of project management, construction consultancy, and advisory services to support the delivery of Phase 2 Emergency Department (ED) works at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, including both new build and refurbishment elements. 

The services include business case development, stakeholder engagement, design support, and P23 project management, delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10197).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist provider to deliver project management, construction consultancy, and advisory services in support of Phase 2 Emergency Department (ED) works at Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The requirement comprises both new build and refurbishment elements, forming part of a wider capital programme to enhance patient capacity, improve operational flow, and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. 

The scope of services includes business case development, healthcare planning, stakeholder engagement, design development, programme and project management under ProCure23 (P23), and post contract support. Services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and aligned to the design and construction programme to ensure timely delivery. 

Due to the time critical nature of the works, and the requirement to maintain continuity of delivery across an active capital programme, the Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10197). The appointed supplier is an approved framework provider and has established knowledge of the Trust's estate, systems, and operational requirements, enabling rapid mobilisation and reducing delivery risk. 

The procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust's governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a proportionate, compliant, and value for money approach, avoiding delays associated with undertaking a full competitive process while ensuring continuity and programme delivery.

### Procurement Information

An accelerated and direct award approach was undertaken due to the time critical nature of the Emergency Department (ED) Phase 2 works at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, which form part of a wider capital programme to increase capacity, maintain patient flow, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Delays in appointing a supplier would have introduced significant operational, clinical, and financial risks, including disruption to essential services, failure to meet programme deadlines within the financial year, and potential non compliance with NHS and regulatory standards. 

The continuation of the incumbent provider via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10197) ensured immediate mobilisation, maintained continuity of delivery, and avoided additional time and cost associated with undertaking a full competitive procurement process. 

This approach is considered proportionate, compliant with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and represents the most efficient route to deliver critical services within the required timeframe while ensuring value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060461-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £276,480 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 7RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal South |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIHEALTH SPECIALISTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060461-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.multihealthspecialists.co.uk
- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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