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SBRI Healthcare contract 2026/27

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2026 at 11:36

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the 2026/27 financial year, aiming to procure a Fund Management Service to manage several healthcare initiatives, including the SBRI Healthcare Phases 1-3, the Evidence for Impact fund (Phase 4), and the Systems Implementation Fund (Phase 5). The procurement process, classified under Health Services, was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a Restricted procedure above threshold. LGC Limited has been identified as the supplier, positioned to commence services from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement award stage was completed on 25th February 2026, with details published a day later. The contract, valued at £552,949, focuses on providing services primarily in England, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, due to its expansive contract value and the strategic nature of healthcare fund management. Businesses specialising in healthcare services and fund management are well-suited to compete within this field. It presents an opportunity to work alongside NHS England, offering potential exposure and influence in healthcare sectors under the CPV classification for Health services. The contract period provides a substantial timeline to deliver impactful and innovative solutions, contributing to both company growth and advancement of national healthcare goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI Healthcare contract 2026/27

Notice Description

For FY26/27 NHS E intend to procure a Fund Management Service to include delivery of: - current SBRI Healthcare (Phases1-3) - new Evidence for Impact fund (Phase 4) - new Systems Implementation Fund (Phase 5).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2915f078-7aa0-4e46-b779-bd2572e9a9a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e46a21-942a-4787-a065-3b8066d9e8b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£552,949 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£552,949 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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