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Pay Reward Strategy

INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority, a central government body in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Pay Reward Strategy" under a direct procurement method acknowledged as "below threshold - without competition". The contract, which commenced on 8th January 2026 and is active until 28th February 2026, involves developing a strategy for hard-to-fill roles at the authority. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this procurement under the services category was awarded to Mike Curtis Reward Solutions Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in London. This process falls under the business and management consultancy and related services industry, with the official contract signing occurring on 8th January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services aimed at workforce reward and HR strategies. Companies experienced in managing and consulting on strategies for organisational staffing, particularly within government or public sector bodies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. SMEs with a background in business and management consultancy that can deliver bespoke solutions are ideally suited to such projects, which seek expertise without the cumbersome procedures of major competitive tenders. The procurement method, designed for efficiency and targeted expertise procurement, highlights opportunities for agile businesses to secure contracts with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

Pay Reward Strategy

Notice Description

To develop a strategy for hard to fill roles across IBCA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0614b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,
Postcode
NE7 7EB
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
Manor Park
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIKE CURTIS REWARD SOLUTIONS

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