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NHSE-DHSC Transformation - Organisational Development Lot 1

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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11 Feb 2026 at 15:39

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10 Sep 2025 at 11:25

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10 Sep 2025 at 11:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed the award stage of the NHSE-DHSC transformation programme, particularly focusing on Organisational Development Lot 1. The contract, awarded to KORN FERRY (UK) LIMITED, aims to develop organisational culture and capabilities, with a selective procurement approach initiated through a framework agreement. The project will be executed in London, with a specific delivery address in SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom, under the human resources management consultancy services category (CPV: 79414000). Key dates include the end of the tender period on 18 August 2025 and the contract period running from 8 September 2025 to 22 August 2026, valued at £1,785,958.80 GBP.

This tender allows interested parties, particularly those with SME designation, to leverage government contracts as a springboard for growth, by engaging in high-scale organisational development activities beyond typical business scope. Consulting firms with expertise in transformation programmes and HR management can benefit from the experience and connections gained by collaborating with prominent bodies like the DHSC and NHSE to influence healthcare strategies and practices across the UK. The involvement in such strategic initiatives can expand their portfolio, enhance credibility, and foster long-term relationships with government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSE-DHSC Transformation - Organisational Development Lot 1

Notice Description

The DHSC-NHSE Transformation Programme brings together Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) colleagues to build a DHSC for the future - an agile, mission-focused and productive organisation better equipped to lead the health and care ecosystem and deliver better for patients and citizens. Alongside the organisational design of the new DHSC, a critical element of the transformation programme will be the Organisational Development to create and drive the right target culture, values, behaviours and capabilities. Whilst NHS England and DHSC have organisational development capability, the scale of activity required is significantly greater than our core business: external support is necessary to bring a fresh perspective informed by successful similar transformations, best practice and to add capability and capacity to help us engage, plan and deliver well. This Contract Variation enables an extension of the existing Organisational Development services provided by Korn Ferry to include delivery of the Pay Strategy Discovery Phase. Korn Ferry will undertake an 8-12 week discovery exercise to assess the organisation's current pay landscape, establish an evidence base, engage key stakeholders, and define the parameters within which future pay strategy design activity will operate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d1bc4f3-9bfd-4bde-8145-a0f493b7d60e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be58df2c-39e3-4b46-b52c-62296e6d1abc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,785,958 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,274,257 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 22 Aug 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
Contact Name
Anila Kreku
Contact Email
anila.kreku@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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