Planning

HSV Subject Matter Expert

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Jul 2025 at 12:15

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 13:38

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Jun 2025 at 14:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "HSV Subject Matter Expert," which falls under the development consultancy services category, specifically focusing on vitamins. The process is in the planning stage, with a milestone set for the engagement end date on 31st July 2025. This process aims to support the procurement of framework agreements for the manufacturing and supply of women’s and children's Healthy Start Vitamins. The procurement is geographically focused in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The opportunity has a budget of £64,375 and is targeted primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which aligns with the classification and category requirements.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in vitamins and related fields. SMEs engaged in research and development, as well as consultancy services concerning food supplements, will find this tender an attractive growth opportunity. By participating in this early market engagement process, businesses can connect with NHSBSA and potentially secure a vital role in providing essential health products, thereby enhancing their industry presence and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HSV Subject Matter Expert

Notice Description

A Webinar and RFI to gather further information about the provision of a Subject Matter Expert in food supplements with specific expertise in vitamins to support the NHSBSA when procuring framework agreements for the manufacturing and supply of women's and children's Healthy Start Vitamins framework agreements. To register an interest in this pre-market engagement click on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search opportunities for reference C365203.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d96315e-1885-47f2-9ad3-45293337d799
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33616000 - Vitamins

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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