Contract awardedOperational research

Appointment of a Healthcare Planner for IFD

Development of clinical, operational, and spatial briefs for an Integrated Front Door project. Scope includes demand and capacity modelling, schedule of accommodation development, flow modelling, and phased operational continuity planning to ensure the Emergency Department remains fully functional during construction.

Awarded value
£53k
As published
Published
21 April 2026
Awarded
6 April 2026
Archus
Contract length
5 months
Ends 31 August 2026

What the contract covers

Specialist healthcare planning consultancy service

Provision of specialist healthcare planning and operational consultancy services for hospital redevelopment and clinical service integration programmes.

  • Comprehensive clinical and operational engagement for the Integrated Front Door
  • Demand and capacity modelling to inform future service requirements
  • Development of the Schedule of Accommodation
  • Flow modelling and interface testing across pathways and departments
  • Phased operational continuity planning
  • Preparation of PPDD documentation
  • Support during handover into design development
  • Planning to ensure that the Emergency Department remains fully operational throughout the phased redevelopment and to minimise disruption during construction

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Specialist healthcare planning consultancy service
Procedure
Invited to quote
Initial term
4 months
Contract dates
13 April 2026 to 31 August 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
CPV codes
71500000

Services in this contract

  • Demand and capacity modellingMain service£53k typicalHealthcare planning for an Integrated Front Door, including demand, capacity and flow modelling

Lifecycle

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  2. Contract awardedto Archus
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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Archus

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/1820030/appointment-of-a-healthcare-planner-for-ifd
Buyer reference
C436202
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068739
Last checked
5 November 2026

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Appointment of a Healthcare Planner for IFD. Contract award, 21 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/1820030/appointment-of-a-healthcare-planner-for-ifd (accessed 5 November 2026).