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BCS Consultancy Agreement

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has awarded a contract for a consultancy agreement titled "BCS Consultancy Agreement" to BCS Learning & Development Limited. This procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and covers services related to the SFIA and SFIAplus development tools. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made on 29th April 2025, covering a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award due to technical requirements, and it was facilitated through a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract value is £39,054, and services are to be delivered across the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities related to SFIA and SFIAplus tools. Businesses that can offer niche expertise and technical solutions aligned with NICE's requirements would find this procurement advantageous. The focus on direct award due to specific technical requirements underlines the need for specialised capabilities, thus favouring businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in these areas. Additionally, the contract supports strategic growth in delivering IT software solutions across key regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCS Consultancy Agreement

Notice Description

NICE requires access to the SFIA and SFIAplus based development tool known as RoleModelplus and to procure certain consultancy services from the supplier. This is a direct award due to technical requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28dada0d-5710-4412-bce0-b1a4938e903a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b093a4e4-897a-472e-833b-bed82f8ee29e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,054 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,054 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 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

BCS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Further Information

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