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W169502 Workforce Transformation Assurance Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has recently completed the procurement process for the "W169502 Workforce Transformation Assurance Services" contract. Focused on Business and Management Consultancy Services, this award is set to finance the provision of assurance services for the NHS Future Workforce Solution Supplier's technical solution and services. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and involves various delivery locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and other regions worldwide. The contract, valued at £2,957,037, was awarded on 13th October 2025 to Capgemini UK plc, with a contract period extending from 13th October 2025 to 12th April 2027. The buying organisation, NHSBSA, has its headquarters in Newcastle, with Steven Saville serving as the primary contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those capable of contributing to workforce transformation and related service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from such engagements, given their agility and specialised expertise in niche service areas. The nature of this procurement, via a framework agreement, suggests an established partnership model that could enable suppliers to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their capabilities on a prominent public sector platform.

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Notice Title

W169502 Workforce Transformation Assurance Services

Notice Description

Provision of services to work alongside and support the NHSBSA in the assurance of Service Component C3: the build of the NHS Future Workforce Solution Supplier's technical solution and service offerings up to and including Solution Pilot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b8c7544-4028-4982-86ea-b44ba7e31a27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6478055f-da7c-42c4-9318-678b7e365c88
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,957,037 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,957,037 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPGEMINI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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