Planning

Financial Assurance Framework

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 10:37

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 Dec 2025 at 10:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Financial Assurance Framework." This tender is focused on services within the business and management consultancy and financial and insurance services industry categories. It involves the procurement of commercial and financial assurance advisors to aid in major transformation programmes and ongoing development of business functions. With a procurement value standing at a gross amount of £24,000,000, the process is set to be executed using a selective procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The projected timeline indicates that responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 23rd January 2026, and the submission of expressions of interest is expected by 8th March 2026. The entire engagement takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne at Stella House, Goldcrest Way.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for consultancy firms and financial advisory services. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering strategic support and assurance for large-scale transformation initiatives within the NHS. The focus on high-profile NHS programmes means businesses with experience in navigating critical national infrastructure projects are likely to thrive. Participation allows firms to influence the creation of commercial and pricing models, thereby positioning themselves as key partners in future strategic endeavours through the NHS framework agreement. The process also highlights a commitment to establishing long-term contractual relationships, as indicated by the projected six-year contract period, extending possibilities for firms well into 2032.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Assurance Framework

Notice Description

The aim of this pre-market engagement exercise is to prepare for a potential tendering exercise to procure commercial and financial assurance advisors to support the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), both in the delivery of major transformation programmes and projects, and the ongoing development of future commercial and finance business functions.

Planning Information

Financial and Commercial Assurance Procurement: Request for Information (RFI) Background to the project The aim of this pre-market engagement exercise is to prepare for a potential tendering exercise to procure commercial and financial assurance advisors to support the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), both in the delivery of major transformation programmes and projects, and the ongoing development of future commercial and finance business functions. The current requirements are to provide specialist advice, assurance and support for the strategic delivery of large-scale and complex procurement and sourcing programmes. These programmes which are aligned to critical national infrastructure and to the ongoing delivery and future transformation of high-profile NHS administration services. The objectives of the RFI are to help the NHSBSA: • gain insight into the supplier market • increase knowledge and understanding of potential procurement routes available • gain understanding of how suppliers may deliver services to support our goals • gain understanding of the potential commercial and pricing models available The NHSBSA intends to deliver a presentation to interested parties on the 14th of January 2026 at 14:00-16:00 and will ask for responses to our RFI document by the 23rd of January 2026. There is a maximum of 2 representatives from any one organisation permitted to attend. Interested parties can contact Steven Saville the Commercial Lead for the aforementioned meeting link which will be delivered using Teams. The slide deck and RFI pack will be made available for interested parties to download via the Atamis e-tendering system. https://atamis.cloudforce.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f47c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000947-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
22 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Steven Saville
Contact Email
steven.saville@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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