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W169502 Workforce Transformation Assurance Services

N H S BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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10 Nov 2025 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the N H S Business Services Authority pertains to the contract titled "W169502 Workforce Transformation Assurance Services." This involves business and management consultancy services, primarily connected with the build and assurance of the NHS Future Workforce Solution Supplier's technical offerings. The contract was awarded on 13th October 2025 to Capgemini UK PLC and runs from 13th October 2025 to 12th April 2027. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, with the industry being classified under "Business and management consultancy services" and the main procurement category marked as services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises as indicated by the suitability criteria. Companies specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in workforce transformation and technical solution development for the healthcare sector, will find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. Participation in such a high-value contract, valued at £2,957,037, could not only enhance a firm's portfolio but also expand its market presence within the public healthcare domain.

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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-b5fd17-621ccb08-4927-46a4-baf1-8477c8a4ea39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4d765f-d05b-410d-a7ec-09d70505268f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
10 Nov 20253 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
N H S 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
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

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