Award

Operational Readiness for Future Claim Cohorts

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

04 Dec 2025 at 21:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Operational Readiness for Future Claim Cohorts" involves the Cabinet Office, based in London, England. This contract, classified under administration services, has been successfully awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2DS. This process is overseen by Baringa Partners LLP, and involves crucial onboarding and induction activities for leadership roles at the Infected Blood Compensation Authority. The procurement followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period from 10th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The award was made on 24th November 2025, with the notice published on 4th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in administration services, particularly those specialising in operational leadership induction and safeguarding practices. SMEs can find valuable growth prospects in participating in future similar processes, given the Cabinet Office's inclusive procurement approach. Companies with expertise in rapid onboarding of critical roles like Safeguarding Lead and Operational Improvement Lead are particularly well-suited to compete, as these skills are essential for the Infected Blood Compensation Authority's operational readiness programme. This procurement underscores the emphasis on effective leadership support at pace, fostering a collaborative environment between public bodies and supplier entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operational Readiness for Future Claim Cohorts

Notice Description

Baringa Partners LLP have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to deliver onboarding and induction of critical Senior Leadership Team roles - assisting in the onboarding of new team members, particularly critical roles such as the Safeguarding Lead and Operational Improvement Lead, to ensure they are well-supported and able to contribute effectively at pace - on behalf of Infected Blood Compensation Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad21aac-2044-49c3-aa0e-51073489b5fb
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£599,900 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£599,900 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

Further Information

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