Tender

W84076 Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has initiated a tender for a contract titled “W84076 Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert,” seeking expertise for the procurement and management of children's and women's Healthy Start Vitamins framework agreements. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services and vitamins, among others. The process is an open procedure, allowing businesses to submit bids via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. Key dates include a tender closing date of 16th March 2026 and an award decision by 2nd April 2026. The contract, valued at £121,000 with a gross amount of £145,200, will commence on 9th April 2026 and run until 8th April 2034, with the buyer headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for enterprises involved in research and development consultancy, health services, laboratory, and analysis services to expand their business within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract's suitability criteria support their inclusion. With quality technical responses and competitive pricing being significant award criteria, well-prepared businesses can leverage their expertise to secure long-term growth. Engaging in this contract not only allows businesses to gain a foothold within a central government authority but also emphasizes contributions to national health initiatives, setting a foundation for further collaborations and reputation building in the sector.

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Notice Title

W84076 Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of subject matter expertise to support the procurement and ongoing contract management of the children's and women's Healthy Start Vitamins framework agreements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06555b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014021-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33616000 - Vitamins

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£121,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-04-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservicesteamdl@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

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