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Reviewers for NDC Gateway 5 - Feb 26

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In the procurement process overseen by NHS England, a contract titled "Reviewers for NDC Gateway 5 - Feb 26" has reached the award stage. This contract, located in London, falls under the category of health services and involves providing reviewers for a Gateway 5 Review within the National Digital Channels Programme. Qi Consulting Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Berkshire, has been appointed, reflecting a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 15 January 2026, with services commencing on 26 February 2026 and concluding on 30 March 2026, demonstrating a focused approach to external review services due to limited internal availability.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advisory and consultancy services in digital health projects. Organisations with expertise in remote assurance reviews and prior programme knowledge, similar to Qi Consulting Limited, can deliver tailored insights and recommendations to senior programme managers. This contract's direct procurement method indicates NHS England's preference for suppliers who possess immediate availability and established credibility, opening avenues for consultancy firms capable of meeting stringent service delivery timelines and complying with specific NHS engagement protocols.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reviewers for NDC Gateway 5 - Feb 26

Notice Description

The supplier, QI Consulting, will provide three accredited external reviewers to deliver a Gateway 5 Review for the National Digital Channels Programme. Due to limited internal availability, these independent reviewers - trained and accredited by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority will conduct a remote assurance review in line with Health Gateway Team rules of engagement, culminating in a formal Gateway Assurance report with recommendations to the Programme's Senior Responsible Owner. QI Consulting is the only provider with suitably qualified reviewers available within the required timescales and with relevant prior programme knowledge, making this service deliverable exclusively via a Single Tender Action under NHS Standard Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06595c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015718-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QI CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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