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Financial Improvement Pilot

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Jan 2026 at 12:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves NHS England as the buying organisation, seeking expertise for a "Financial Improvement Pilot" in Northamptonshire's acute NHS providers. This procurement belongs to the health services industry category and is located in England, specifically in London. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP on 15th December 2025. The contract period commenced on 11th June 2025 and concluded on 11th December 2025. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement, valued at £1,666,667 GBP, focuses on innovative financial management and improvement strategies within the NHS framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses, particularly those specialising in financial consultancy and improvement services within the healthcare sector. Companies possessing expertise in rapid assessment, savings realisation, leadership, financial management, and cultural change initiatives are well-suited to benefit from similar opportunities. Businesses that are equipped with the ability to provide coaching programmes and robust data analytics would find themselves competitively positioned in securing further contracts. This creates potential for substantial business growth by aligning with the NHS's strategic goals and contributing to health service improvement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Improvement Pilot

Notice Description

Secondment of 6 Grant Thornton Staff to NHSE band 9 finance roles in national pilot of new financial improvement approach in Northamptonshire acute NHS providers. Scope of work includes: * rapid assessment & qualification and savings realisation phases, working with pilot trust staff to develop: i. approaches, tools, analysis and reporting to underpin, embed and sustain improvement ii. advise and develop support and coaching programmes where needed covering leadership, financial management & reporting, programme management & governance, data & analytics, operational and clinical engagement iii. overarching framework for improving and embedding cultural change via communication, induction and training

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53889787-1e63-459e-925b-e67b7a639e35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef630aee-f799-4945-a092-4db018b11313
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
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
£1,666,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,666,667 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2025 - 11 Dec 2025 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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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