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NHS Pensions Transformation Discovery Partner

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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21 Jan 2025 at 12:29

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13 Jan 2025 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract titled "NHS Pensions Transformation Discovery Partner" under the CPV category of Insurance and Pension Services (66500000). This contract, worth £733,930, involves collaborating with the NHS Pensions Transformation Project team to deliver the Discovery phase of the project. The procurement is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 3 framework agreement and utilises a selective procurement method. The contract starts on 20th December 2024 and ends on 30th September 2025, covering a range of locations including the UK and various territories.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services for public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their acknowledged suitability for the contract. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, a large-scale supplier, has been selected as the awardee, highlighting the need for a capable partner to effectively support NHS Business Services Authority's transformation efforts. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality consultancy services within stringent timelines and specified frameworks will find this undertaking aligns with their growth and strategic expansion objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Pensions Transformation Discovery Partner

Notice Description

This award is for a call-off contract from the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 3 framework agreement. The scope of the contract is for an external partner to work with the NHS Pensions Transformation Project team to deliver the Discovery phase of the Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d761f51a-f540-4eaf-a7cc-210040076656
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f743be-5988-4152-93e8-5bc2629bbcce
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66500000 - Insurance and pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£733,930 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£733,930 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES 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
NE15 8NY
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
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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