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DHSC:FGO NHSE Transformation Programme - Communications Integration

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 Apr 2026 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has completed the awarding phase for the contract titled “DHSC:FGO NHSE Transformation Programme - Communications Integration.” This procurement involves general management consultancy services under the CPV code 79411000. The tender aimed at modernising communications operations within the DHSC, is classified as a single tender action below threshold, highlighting a direct procurement method. The project commenced on 8th April 2026 and will run until 30th September 2026. Key dates for this process include the tender end date on 7th April 2026 and the award date on 22nd April 2026. The contractual value is set at £51,168 GBP, and the communications work will be carried out at SW1H 0EU, London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic communications and media function integration. Although the procurement method was direct, participants capable of delivering hands-on, expert support for integrating media and strategy functions stand to benefit from similar future opportunities. While the contract was awarded to CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT LIMITED, SMEs and established firms with demonstrated capability in delivering data-led communications operations could find such contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolios in this sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC:FGO NHSE Transformation Programme - Communications Integration

Notice Description

To provide targeted, hands-on expert support to DHSC communications leaders to implement the review's recommendations, catalyse the integration of media/strategy functions, and establish a modern, multiplatform, data-led communications operation that is fit for the future and merger-ready by 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99b02a8d-412a-47a7-8827-1c803c645c94
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c20c473-d944-4bc9-aebe-d533ce820096
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,168 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,168 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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