This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 09:58

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Business Services Authority's contract titled "Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert" has reached the award stage. This contract, focusing on the provision of subject matter expertise for managing children's and women's Healthy Start Vitamins framework agreements, falls under the industry category of research and development services. The open procurement method was used, and the contract is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It was initiated on 16th February 2026 with an award notice published on 7th May 2026. Significant dates include a standstill period ending on 18th May 2026, and the contract is set to run from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2034.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services related to research and development, especially those with expertise in health-related product frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Campden Bri (Chipping Campden) Ltd, who successfully secured the award, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete. Companies with capabilities in technical response and commercial acumen, given the tender's emphasis on these attributes, will find potential for significant growth and development through participating in such health service-related public contracts.

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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/041754-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£176,958 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 24 May 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-04-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Business Services Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Campden Bri (Chipping Campden) Ltd

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