Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Westmorland General Hospital, Trust HQ, Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
UK
Contact person: Leasha Bennett
Telephone: +44 1539715902
E-mail: leasha.bennett22@mbht.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKD1
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Project Management Lancaster ED
II.1.2) Main CPV code
72224000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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. <br/><br/>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).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
276 480.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD44
Main site or place of performance:
Lancaster
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MultiHealth Specialists Ltd
07874937
4 Longhirst Close Buckshaw Village
Chorley
PR7 7LG
UK
Telephone: +44 7774469296
NUTS: UKD47
Internet address(es)
URL: www.multihealthspecialists.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 276 480.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Level 3, Christ Church Precinct, County Hall, Fishergate Hill,
Preston
PR1 8XB
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/06/2026