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NHSBSA W205525 McCloud Planning and Strategy Support

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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20 Jan 2026 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "NHSBSA W205525 McCloud Planning and Strategy Support." This procurement falls under the services category of pension services, classified with the CPV code 66520000. It is situated in the United Kingdom with key operations occurring in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The contract, valued at £351,000, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP through a direct award via the NHS Shared Business Services framework for Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health under Lot 1 SBS10197. The contract period is from 15th January 2026 to 15th July 2026, following the tender end date of 14th January 2026. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large consultancy firms, especially those with experience in project delivery and strategic planning within the health sector. The contract seeks a Senior Operational Readiness Director to tackle strategic pension-related challenges, making it ideal for businesses capable of providing high-level consultancy and advisory services. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding portfolios, increasing visibility in the public sector, and reinforcing expertise in handling significant contracts for health-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHSBSA W205525 McCloud Planning and Strategy Support

Notice Description

This notice is for a direct award for a Senior Operational Readiness Director consultancy role who is required to bring project delivery expertise to support delivery of the strategic Pensions response to current capacity challenges. The contract is being awarded via NHS Shared Business Services framework for Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health under Lot 1 SBS10197; for period of 6 months with a 6 month optional extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e00dba6f-1a5d-40f3-9f68-ee95f91eff20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2430448-bcb7-42e0-a351-5e1040ee8122
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£351,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£351,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 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
NHS Business Services Authority
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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