Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c23-2e74-7353-93ed-0394a94cd3b4/commercial-financial-expert-services-to-advise-on-the-feasibility-of-proposed-ma awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Commercial Financial Expert Services to advise on the feasibility of proposed market opportunity to operate a Care Home in Hereford. [Herefordshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/herefordshire-council) Estimated value £5,000 to £9,000 Published 3 Jul 2018 Deadline Closed 16 Jul 2018 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The council owns the freehold building currently known as Hillside Rehabilitation Centre situated on Pentwyn Avenue, Hereford HR2 7LB, approximately one mile from the city centre between the Ross Road and Belmont Road. Until recently the centre has been operated by Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) as a community hospital and currently has 22 ensuite bedrooms with three day rooms, courtyards and onsite parking. The council are seeking to scope nursing home provision at Hillside that meets the need of an ageing population particularly those with complex Elderly Mental Illness (EMI). The provision must deliver a high quality of care and is financially sustainable. The intention is to maximise the capacity for the facility to provide a technically advanced service that supports independence. As part of this project the council is seeking suitably qualified providers to undertake a commercial feasibility study to consider the commercial implications of the project and provide ongoing expert commercial advice. For further information relating to this opportunity and to submit a tender please go to [supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk](https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk) and search under \\"Herefordshire Council\\" you will need to register/log in to view the documents. ## CPV classification Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5575a9e9-61d4-4874-a443-9bb4dc1790e8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Herefordshire Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/herefordshire-council) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Provision of Payroll Services · The Pirbright Institute · 29 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9c0d-709d-81ea-b082c210a292/provision-of-payroll-services) [CA18489 - Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services · Askham Bryan College · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-59c0-7116-83f2-f6a8be15db7d/ca18489-askham-bryan-college-provision-for-external-audit-services) [Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services · Askham Bryan College · 27 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ceed-7243-ac52-e8ffe216e03f/askham-bryan-college-provision-for-external-audit-services) [Institutional Strengthening and Capability Development Plan for Disaster Risk Management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Dai Global UK Ltd · 15 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-5b90-70f0-bfba-b41855fc1036/institutional-strengthening-and-capability-development-plan-for-disaster-risk-ma) [Tech support for the dev. of the PCF requirements of the NHS Supplier Roadmap · NHS England · 20 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1592e-e8f3-706b-9ddc-5c6a732dbed6/tech-support-for-the-dev-of-the-pcf-requirements-of-the-nhs-supplier-roadmap) [CCHA 0328 Legal Services Framework for Land and Development · Castles and Coasts · 35 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a158c1-081f-701f-9487-6053b00296f6/ccha-0328-legal-services-framework-for-land-and-development)