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Professional services to the digital transformation and digital innovation teams

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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08 May 2025 at 10:39

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, completed a procurement process under the Open Contracting Data Standard for professional services by Russ Consulting Limited. This tender, titled "Professional services to the digital transformation and digital innovation teams," with a classification under the CPV code 72224000 for Project management consultancy services, was valued at GBP 41,190. The procurement was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined approach rather than an open tender process. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th March 2026, covering the delivery location in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria favouring such businesses. Companies specialising in digital transformation and innovation services, especially those experienced in working with public healthcare entities, would find this tender highly relevant. The procurement supports businesses that can provide tailored consultancy services to digital teams looking for innovative solutions, making it an ideal fit for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

Professional services to the digital transformation and digital innovation teams

Notice Description

To provide Software Licences to the digital transformation and digital innovation team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75048499-ced7-44d0-b7cd-1a5aca2406dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf374a64-4148-4b85-91e7-acf31db10f3b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUSS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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