Appointment of a Healthcare Planner for IFD

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Published: Apr 21, 2026

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Archus Ltd — £52,825

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About This Opportunity

Appointment of a — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Awarded to Archus Ltd (GBP 53K, Apr 2026).

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Trust is progressing the development of an Integrated Front Door, bringing together key urgent and emergency care services into
a single, coordinated model of care.
To support this programme, the Trust requires specialist Healthcare Planning expertise to develop the full clinical, operational, and
spatial brief for the Integrated Front Door. This includes:
• Comprehensive clinical and operational engagement
• 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
A critical element of this commission is ensuring that the Emergency Department remains fully operational throughout the phased
redevelopment, requiring detailed planning to maintain service continuity and minimise disruption during construction.
Te trust conducted a pricing exercise with 3 suppliers,
Archus Ltd submitted the lowest total fee and the lowest average day rate.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 21, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 036031-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 11 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Archus Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Archus Ltd was awarded the contract for £52,825. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 036031-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.