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Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU) 2025 procurement project

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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06 Jan 2026 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has concluded a procurement process titled "Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU) 2025 procurement project." The focus is on business services within the UK, specifically in Newcastle upon Tyne. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79000000, pertains to various business services, including management-related and administrative services. The procurement process, a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, was selective and has reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030. The awarded contract, with a value of £2,909,476.37, was published on 6th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in law, marketing, consulting, or related administrative services. Enterprises capable of providing health services, data collection, or customer support can find avenues for growth. It is particularly favourable for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria outlined. The involvement of Opia Limited as a supplier highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in government service provision. Companies competitive in financial information systems or transaction processing can leverage this award to expand their service offerings within the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU) 2025 procurement project

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract for the Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Funds Administration & Disbursement Services (FAADS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) RM6322

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fddedea0-bac6-451b-a562-95d41cff4ac9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f35ede21-bb31-4ba0-bcb7-ea6ae4ad6b97
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

48217000 - Transaction-processing software package

48219300 - Administration software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

66190000 - Loan brokerage services

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131000 - Government services

75310000 - Benefit services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79212000 - Auditing services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79420000 - Management-related services

79512000 - Call centre

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,424,563 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,909,476 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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 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

OPIA

Further Information

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