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The provision of SBS Procurement Managed Services to the NHP_Apr - Dec 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the provision of Procurement Managed Services via MCF4_Lot 6 to NHS Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement, valued at £4,150,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st December 2026. Located in England, United Kingdom, the procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was completed on 25th March 2026, with the contract notice published on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises operating in the research and consultancy service sector, particularly those with the capability to deliver managed procurement solutions. Although SMEs and VCSEs may not be the primary focus, organisations with substantial infrastructure and expertise in handling large procurement contracts can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with NHS England. Companies already familiar with or capable of joining framework agreements will find this award particularly beneficial for strategic business growth.

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Notice Title

The provision of SBS Procurement Managed Services to the NHP_Apr - Dec 2026

Notice Description

9mth interim Contract with SBS for the provision of Procurement Managed Services via MCF4_Lot 6 Additional information: Interim contract with NHS SBS to enable a longer term procurement exercise to progress concurrently.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3d77e05c-bcdd-4271-a4e9-bdb063020c99
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3553f3-9434-4c5b-b8ab-f4e8a877877e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£4,150,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,150,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGTON HOUSE, 133-135 WATERLOO ROAD
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

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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