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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 09:40

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit aimed to secure NICOR Consultancy Support services, focusing on business and management consultancy. This tender, under project reference C429777, was organised through an open competition method with a value of £30,000. The procurement process began with a tender notice published on 10th March 2026, and the tender period closed on 7th April 2026. The contract was subsequently awarded to Power of Numbers Limited and became active starting 26th May 2026, with an end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement process primarily involved providing consultancy services related to the NCAP annual reports to enhance quality improvement metrics and analytical outputs within the UK for NHS Arden & GEM CSU.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those proficient in handling NCAP report co-productions and adept in utilising tools like Microsoft Power BI. Companies with a strong background in clinical reference materials, and those capable of delivering clear, consistent messages and recommendations, stand a good chance of successfully competing in such procurement processes. The NHS organisation's emphasis on detailed analytics and quality assessment in healthcare environments makes this contract particularly suitable for large-scale and potentially SME entities that can fulfil these specific requisites. Participation in such tenders can enable businesses to broaden their client base within the public health sector, thus aiding in their strategic growth.

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Notice Title

2070 NICOR Consultancy Support for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Notice Description

Provision of NICOR Consultancy Support for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. We are seeking a UK-based organisation to provide consultancy services relating to the co-production of the NCAP annual reports. The successful supplier will be required to undertake a detailed analysis of the work required to support the audit programme, including reading and gaining an in-depth understanding of the care provided by the individual sub-specialty domains of the NCAP, the quality improvement metrics used, the analytical outputs, and the methods used to provide these. The supplier should demonstrate they are adept at the use of graphics packages and especially the use of those available through Microsoft Power BI. The supplier should demonstrate a knowledge of key clinical reference materials and an ability to provide clear methods of messaging, summarising lessons learnt, recommendations and key messages. The supplier should demonstrate the ability of ensuring consistency with previous years' reports. The preparatory work will need to be undertaken ahead of the annual report delivery and the deliverables managed within the agreed time scales. Project Reference: C429777 Project Name: 2070 NICOR Consultancy Support for NHS Arden & GEM CSU.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066644
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060634-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POWER OF NUMBERS

Further Information

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