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Pay Award Strategy - All Roles

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority, situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has awarded a contract for the "Pay Award Strategy - All Roles." This contract pertains to the provision of financial consultancy services to support policy development related to award strategies across the organisation. The procurement process was conducted using a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and reached the award stage as of 28 April 2026. The contract commenced on 26 March 2026 and will conclude on 30 September 2026, with a total value of £42,000. The contract was awarded to Mike Curtis Reward Solutions Limited (trading as MCR), an SME based in London.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial consultancy sector, particularly those specialising in policy development and strategic advisory services. As the process was completed using a single tender action, it underscores the importance of registering and establishing reputable profiles with government buying organisations for SMEs looking to enter or expand their presence in public sector procurement. Businesses with expertise in financial consultancy, especially those capable of engaging with policy strategies, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, fostering growth and visibility within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Pay Award Strategy - All Roles

Notice Description

To support policy development in relation to award strategy for roles across the organisation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f55a65b9-251d-4d51-b177-0b10c83f3326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74d435d9-45a7-41f6-9cc7-0367fec87e1a
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 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

MIKE CURTIS REWARD SOLUTIONS LIMITED (TRADING AS MCR

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