Award

Operational Stability

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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Award

12 May 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) has successfully completed a procurement exercise entitled "Operational Stability," under the industry category of administration services. This contract, valued at £548,000, was awarded following a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd was appointed by Baringa Partners LLP on behalf of IBCA to support operation strategy change and mobilisation in the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with an award on 29th March 2026, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2026, lasting until 3rd September 2026.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses specialising in administration services, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. With the completion of this award, businesses offering expertise in operational strategy change and mobilisation have the potential to leverage this project to expand their portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in handling significant administrative functions for public sector clients. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to establish a foothold in public sector contracts or seeking to grow their existing market presence with reputable organisations like IBCA.

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Notice Title

Operational Stability

Notice Description

Baringa Partners LLP have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of IBCA to support operation strategy change and mobilisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7fed4df-7393-4211-9d27-5ea65596b355
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7354cb49-de5a-4974-91d9-1dbc0fb7ede4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£548,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£548,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 3 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
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE98 1XY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Lobley Hill and Bensham
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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