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Provision of Behavioural Insights & Economics Expertise to NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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13 Jul 2026 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Behavioural Insights & Economics Expertise to NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB" has reached the award stage as of 13th July 2026. This contract, focusing on project management consultancy services within the health sector, was facilitated by the NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub and awarded through the Government Commercial Agency's G-Cloud 14 Framework. The successful supplier is Caja Ltd. The contract, initially valued at £125,000 exluding VAT, will cover services from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with an option for a 12-month extension, bringing the total potential value to £250,000. Services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in behavioural science, economic expertise, and population analytics, especially those comfortable working within public sector frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find this a suitable opportunity, given the contract's specific emphasis on these groups. Engaging with such a project can aid businesses in establishing a strong relationship with the NHS and enhancing their portfolio in public procurement engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Behavioural Insights & Economics Expertise to NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB

Notice Description

The contract is awarded for an initial period up to 31st March 2027 - PS125,000 exc. VAT Optional extension for up to 12 months (until 31st March 2028) - PS125,000 exc. VAT Maximum contract term - 24 months Maximum contract value - PS250,000 exc. VAT The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB to procure a Behavioural Science expertise and population analytics solution. The Government Commercial Agency (formally Crown Commercial Services) G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14) Lot 3 process (including buying guide) was used for this framework award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aec7e16-f1ba-4475-8c17-ba5f285cc184
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72500000 - Computer-related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAJA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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