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Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - Operational Excellence

CABINET OFFICE

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01 Sep 2025 at 09:49

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24 Jun 2025 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office pertains to the project titled "Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - Operational Excellence". This procurement is classified under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" according to the CPV scheme. The contract location is Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2DS. The procurement stage has reached the award update, with the process being marked as complete. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the contract period running from 24th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £482,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those within the sectors of research and consultancy services, to enhance their growth by providing strategic operational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete, as the procurement strategy specifically accommodates their participation. Given the nature of the project and its alignment with providing service excellence strategies, consultancy firms with expertise in operational efficiency and public sector experience would be well-placed to leverage this opportunity for business expansion.

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Notice Title

Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - Operational Excellence

Notice Description

Baringa Partners LLP (Baringa) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to build the Service Excellence and Enablement strategies, based on learning emerging from delivering the service to the first cohort.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20d40ffa-96dd-493f-b476-25805da274d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7447a300-30d6-45bc-a76c-d0976302dff9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£482,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£482,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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