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FCC Commercial Agility Development

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE (NICE) has completed the award of a contract titled "FCC Commercial Agility Development" intended to enhance the Financial and Commercial Agility within their FCC team. This project falls under the 'Staff training services' industry category, aimed at facilitating significant business transformations through specialised training. The procurement process was a direct award, reflecting the technical and unique nature of the services required, contracted to Gifford Tanser Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise. This process, which began planning for execution from 8th May 2025 to 31st March 2026, involved activities across both the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £49,850, reached its award stage on 7th May 2025 and was published as complete by 2nd February 2026.

This tender presents promising opportunities for SMEs specialising in consultancy and training services, particularly those with expertise in corporate transformation and business agility. Businesses that can offer bespoke training solutions tailored to technical requirements would find themselves well-aligned with similar procurements. The focus on enhancing financial and commercial agility signifies the ongoing demand for innovative approaches to business transformation, opening doors for companies ready to deliver customised training and strategic development services. Engaging with such contracts can spearhead business growth, allowing firms to expand their footprint in the public sector while building a robust portfolio of complex service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FCC Commercial Agility Development

Notice Description

NICE requires a supplier to facilitate and guide transformation by training, guiding and supporting the Finance Corporate and Commercial (FCC) team: to enable the project of Building Financial and Commercial Agility and wider change to the business partnering approach for the directorate. This is a direct award due to the technical and unique aspects of the training services provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11d8c406-2350-41d3-be49-4ed81059766b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7ab33d9-b8ef-4fb6-9411-cafa50dd7fed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIFFORD TANSER

Further Information

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