Award

Provision of the One NHS Finance programme Services

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 15:59

Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, located at Wellington House, London, is seeking to award a contract for the provision of the One NHS Finance programme services. This strategic initiative, valued at up to £415,333.33 per annum, focuses on enhancing the NHS finance function across England, promoting staff retention, career progression, workforce diversity, and excellence in finance management. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 4th December 2025, following an open procedure. Key dates include a bidder submission deadline on 10th November 2025 and the commencement of the services expected in January 2026. The contract period lasts 12 months, with potential extensions up to a total of 36 months.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy services, particularly those adept in financial management and organisational development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), located in Bristol, are well-suited to compete due to the project's scale and scope. The collaborative nature with the Finance Leadership Council and regional steering groups further encourages participation from companies that can deliver innovative solutions within the public sector, fostering business growth through sustained contracts and a possibility of extensions subject to funding availability.

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Notice Title

Provision of the One NHS Finance programme Services

Notice Description

NHS England is inviting bids from experienced suppliers to deliver the One NHS Finance (ONF) programme, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the NHS finance function across England. The ONF programme is designed to: * Improve staff retention, career progression, and workforce diversity. * Build capacity and capacity within NHS finance departments. * Promote excellence and innovation in finance management across the English NHS. The overarching goal of ONF is to ensure that all NHS finance staff have equitable access to the opportunities they need to grow their skills, thrive in their roles, and progress their careers. The successful supplier will host the ONF service, working in close collaboration with the Finance Leadership Council and a broad network of national and regional steering groups. The selected supplier is expected to commence work in early January 2026. Contract Details: * Duration: 12 months, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods (maximum potential duration: 36 months) * Contract Value: up to PS415,333.333 pa How to Apply: Interested suppliers must submit a completed Bid Response Document via the Atamis e-Tendering Portal: https://health-family.force.com/login Please note: * Expressions of interest and bid submissions will not be accepted by any other means. * All documentation and supporting information are available via the e-tendering portal. * Bidders must respond to all questions in the bid documentation. Submission Deadline: 12:00pm, 10 November 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Subject to funding availability

Renewal: 12 months, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods (maximum potential duration: 36 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079868-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,246,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,246,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,246,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HFMA

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