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DHSC: Analytical Support for Priority Programmes

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19 May 2026 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), in collaboration with NHS England, conducted a procurement process to secure analytical and strategic support for their priority programmes, including urgent and emergency care and elective care. The tender, titled "DHSC: Analytical Support for Priority Programmes," falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 19th May 2026, with an active award status as of the 5th of May 2026. The contract, valued at £600,000, covers services to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in London as indicated by the postal code SW1H 0EU. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consulting and analytics within the healthcare sector. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria explicitly supporting such entities. Companies with robust analytical capabilities and experience in developing evidence-based strategic plans are well-suited to compete. The opportunity allows for the provision of intensive analytical and strategic capabilities to help develop interventions aimed at improving performance and productivity in healthcare delivery pathways, thus fostering business growth through the delivery of high-impact consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: Analytical Support for Priority Programmes

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement was to secure specialist strategy and analytical support to enable the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), working jointly with NHS England (NHSE), to develop robust, evidence-based plans for its priority programmes, including urgent and emergency care (UEC) and elective (planned) care. The requirement was intended to provide intensive analytical and strategic capability over a short period to develop: i. a clear and compelling case for change for both pathways; ii. a synthesised evidence and data pack covering historic, current and projected future performance; iii. a prioritised set of interventions to improve performance and productivity; and iv. strategic models to estimate the impact of proposed interventions on activity, cost, capacity and access times.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0633135-14c3-4d2d-acad-49b446ffda4e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
DHSC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCKINSEY & COMPANY INC UNITED KINGDOM

Further Information

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