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KCL research package to support Health and Growth Accelerators

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded a procurement process titled "KCL research package to support Health and Growth Accelerators," targeting the health services industry. The procurement was conducted using a direct method under a single tender action below threshold, with Kings College London awarded the contract. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract award was active as of 31st October 2025. The contract period will run from 3rd November 2025 to 31st March 2026. Geographically, the service delivery is linked to England, with a focal location at Leeds, postal code LS1 4AP. This project is notably supported by a significant funding amounting to £45 million shared among selected areas, with the specific contract value at £99,000.

The KCL research package presents substantial opportunities for business growth within the health sector, particularly for large-scale enterprises given the scale of operations at Kings College London. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves unsuitable for this contract due to the nature and size of the procurement. The focus on health services and accelerators points to potential collaborations in research and development, innovation in healthcare solutions, and contributions towards regional health improvements. Businesses with expertise in healthcare research, policy development, and accelerator programmes would be particularly well-suited to engage and benefit from such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KCL research package to support Health and Growth Accelerators

Notice Description

The DHSC Commercial Advisory Board's (CAB), Minister Dalton and HMT approved the combined Outline/Full Business Case (OBC/FBC) and the release of funding for three Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in the nine Trailblazer areas to receive a share of PS45m total funding to launch Work, Health and Growth Accelerators' (Accelerators).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a46bb212-8003-4991-bebb-f83e287bcdc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4802e198-840f-4ff4-b267-adfc4b2e2476
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,840 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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