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Analysis of NHS Cost Drivers and Disparities Refresh (Year 2)

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2026 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Analysis of NHS Cost Drivers and Disparities Refresh (Year 2)" has been completed under NHS England as the buying organisation. This tender focuses on business and management consultancy services, classified under CPV code 79410000. The contract is awarded to IQVIA LTD. through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Based in London, United Kingdom, the project aims to support NHS trusts in analysing cost data to improve productivity and operational performance. The contract period runs from 22 December 2025 to 21 December 2026, with the award date published on 26 February 2026. NHS England facilitated this procurement to align with the NHS Long Term Plan by increasing engagement with costing processes at both trust and Integrated Care Board levels.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialised in consultancy services that can enhance health sector efficiency. SMEs and VCSEs should particularly consider engaging with projects like these due to the suitability outlined in the tender specifications. With a focus on improving operational performance and addressing cost disparities, businesses with expertise in data analysis, cost management, and consultancy services around healthcare systems will find valuable opportunities to leverage their expertise and gain visibility in the public healthcare sector. This project represents a chance to collaborate closely with NHS England in shaping more efficient healthcare delivery through detailed cost analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analysis of NHS Cost Drivers and Disparities Refresh (Year 2)

Notice Description

The NHS Cost Drivers and Cost Disparities project aims to help trusts analyse their National Cost Collection (NCC) data to identify variations and disparities in costing that impact productivity. Year 1 of the project was designed to support the Secretary of States desire to be assured that the NHS understanding of its cost base and understanding of cost drivers. The NCC provides some, but not all of the information needed and to address this, a project was undertaken. This used the 2023/24 NCC data which was available at the time of Year 1 project. Year 1 was delivered as part of the Local Cost Collection (LCC)/ Federated Data Platform (FDP) work to enable NHSE to start building in these requirements to future improving the planned output from future cost submissions to support trusts to pinpoint inefficiencies and improve operational performance. It also successfully increased engagement with costing processes at both trust and Integrated Care Board (ICB) levels, supporting productivity improvements in line with the NHS Long Term Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9abc15fb-45c9-430a-bde5-db8d0abde1ed
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£49,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2026 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQVIA

Further Information

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