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Act Now Evaluation

NHS ENGLAND

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14 Jul 2026 at 08:18

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Act Now Evaluation" was conducted by NHS England, based in London. This contract involves evaluating the ACT NOW programme, which focuses on enhancing clinical practice across 18 pilot sites. The procurement was carried out as an open competition below the threshold, managed by NHS England, a central government public authority. The contract, valued at £32,940 gross (£27,450 net), was awarded to Healthcare Innovation Consortium Ltd on 14th July 2026. The contract period runs from 14th July 2026 to 30th November 2026 and falls under the industry category of social research services. The tender's process followed a mixed-method evaluation approach, including surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews, demonstrating NHS England's commitment to comprehensive impact assessment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, evaluation consultancy, and health services, as it involves a critical assessment of a national healthcare initiative. Companies that can provide in-depth analytical services and those with experience in delivering mixed-method research in clinical settings would be well-suited for participation. Engaging in such contracts can offer businesses the chance to leverage expertise, expand portfolios, and contribute significantly to influential health service enhancements. The procurement encourages SME participation, providing them with a platform to compete alongside larger entities, thereby supporting diverse business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Act Now Evaluation

Notice Description

NHS England London region is preparing to commission an independent evaluation of the ACT NOW programme, following the successful launch of the pilot in 2024. The evaluation will be undertaken by an external organisation and will focus on understanding the programme's impact in clinical practice. To ensure a robust and comprehensive assessment, the evaluation will draw on a mixed methods approach, including: Online surveys - to capture broad participant feedback and quantitative insights Focus groups - to explore shared experiences, themes, and perceptions in a facilitated group setting In-depth interviews - to gather detailed, qualitative perspectives from key stakeholders Local pilot site highlight reports and feedback including blogs - to gather themes and insight from correlating the feedback Data collected by pilot sites (18 sites) for time to analgesia - to analyse pre and post implementation of ACT NOW. This evaluation will help determine the effectiveness of ACT NOW, identify areas for refinement, and inform clinical practice recommendations and future commissioning decisions. Please note: all tender documents will be issued on the following Atamis portal: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4614579849119-Login-to-the-Portal Should you wish to contract with NHS England, you will also be required to register on the Central Digital Platform if not already done so: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068da9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065919-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

HEALTHCARE INNOVATION CONSORTIUM

Further Information

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