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ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors

NHS Business Services Authority

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is overseeing the ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors contract, primarily classified under "Business and management consultancy services" (CPV 79410000). Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this procurement involves providing financial assurance and support for the NHS Electronic Staff Record transformation. Currently in the award and contract update stages, the associated contract with Grant Thornton UK LLP was signed on 20th September 2024 and is active, extending until 19th December 2025, with a value of £3,537,280. The contract originated following a direct award due to urgency, bypassing prior competitive calls due to unforeseeable circumstances.

This engagement presents extensive business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in consultancy services interacting with public sector digital transformation initiatives. Suitable for large consultancies with capabilities in financial modelling and contract quality assurance, it also hints at demand for agility in addressing unforeseen project complexities. The NHSBSA's ongoing support requirements indicate potential interests in future collaborations beyond the ESR project, making it an ideal opportunity for companies aiming to secure a foothold in public health sector consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors

Notice Description

Financial Advisors to support the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Transformation Programme procurement and associated financial activity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will work with, and as part of, the Transformation Programme Team established
by the NHSBSA charged with the delivery of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Transformation Programme procurement.
The overarching requirement and objectives are to provide financial assurance and advice to
ensure that there are compliant and appropriate services contracts for the ESR procurement
and the future transformed service. Key outputs are:
* Advise and support the ESR Transformation Programme Team in the development and build
of financial model(s) capable of supporting the ESR service, including legacy and
transformation.
* Provide advice and quality assurance of content in the financially related contract
documents and schedules.
* Advise and support all stages of the procurement process including but not limited to:
* Pre-procurement planning and documentation development;
* Evaluation of bidder's submissions including pricing models;
* Negotiation stages up to Contract Award.
* Advise and assurance against Final Business Case.

Procurement Information

Due to a commercial issue that arose at the Selection Questionnaire stage of the ESR Transformation Programme procurement (which concluded at the end of January 2023) and following legal advice, this contract will be direct award using the urgency provision of the Public Contract Regulation 2015. Regulation 32 allows for award without prior publication in where "for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045668
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037427-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,025,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 19 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England)
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 UK LLP

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