This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 10:19

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 11:11

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DHSC Simplify & Deliver" was spearheaded by the Department of Health & Social Care, located at 39 Victoria Street, London. This is part of a comprehensive effort to reform the department’s business operations by enhancing efficiency and curbing waste. Classified under the industry category of "General management consultancy services" and utilising an open procedure, this process aimed at procuring services for corporate process improvement. The tender, which is now complete, had significant dates, including a contract period from 12th June 2026 to 20th October 2026. The process progressed through stages that included an active award phase as of 20th April 2026, reflecting a completed procurement cycle that adhered to legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in business and management consultancy services. Organisations adept in streamlining processes and fostering efficiency are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to support central government initiatives. The open procurement method allowed for broad participation, evidenced by 20 bids at the final stage, encouraging competition and enabling small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to feature prominently, capturing 16 of these bids. Such a procurement process not only fuels business growth through lucrative contracts but also strengthens industry credibility and experience in providing high-impact consultancy services to public authorities.

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Notice Title

DHSC Simplify & Deliver

Notice Description

Consultancy work regarding business operations and the reform of the department. The consultancy exercise aims to help the department cut waste and improve efficiency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051274-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£259,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£259,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANVS

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