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Development of public consultation for UISPC

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2026 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement activity involves NHS England commissioning the development of public consultation for the Unified Information Standard for Protected Characteristics (UISPC). The contract is classified under business and management consultancy services and is located in London, United Kingdom, with a postal code of SE1 8UG. This initiative is focused on enhancing equality monitoring across the NHS in England and involves compliance with legal standards like the Equality Act 2010. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with NHS England as the buyer. The award was completed on 12 February 2026 and published on 26 February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 16 February 2026 to 3 July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by its suitability criteria. The procurement followed a direct single tender action method, which suggests a bespoke requirement suitable for specialised business and management consultancy firms that can provide strategic insights and compliance services. Organisations with expertise in healthcare consultancy, legal compliance, and data protection will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities, potentially offering diverse growth opportunities and expanding their impact in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of public consultation for UISPC

Notice Description

The Unified Information Standard for Protected Characteristics (UISPC), commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), is a comprehensive initiative designed to modernise and harmonise equality monitoring across the NHS in England. The programme provides a detailed review of workforce, employment, and patient datasets, as well as associated national surveys, and provides robust recommendations for updating equality monitoring arrangements by reference to protected characteristics across the NHS in England. It is designed to comply with a complex range of intersecting legal obligations, including those provided by the Equality Act 2010 and intersecting provisions in the NHS Act 2006, data protection laws, other regulatory provisions and national standards. It also advises on how to bring current NHS data collections into legal compliance following the For Women Scotland Supreme Court judgment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-598d3962-07e6-4b76-acf7-c2b1529e38f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54028d1e-c145-41a3-add7-d0dcda60b977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£49,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 1-6 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LIGHTBULB TREE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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