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DHSC: PCH: Acquired Brain Injury Action Plan 2026

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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11 May 2026 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), located in London, has completed a contract under the title "DHSC: PCH: Acquired Brain Injury Action Plan 2026." This falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research and development services, with services commencing from 6th March 2026 and concluding by 31st March 2026. The procurement process utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, classified under a light-touch regime, and the award was made to the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum. The action plan is aimed at harnessing the expertise of the Forum to expedite the development of guidelines and support for acquired brain injury care.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the health sector, particularly those with experience in developing strategic action plans and policy guidelines. SMEs similar to the UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum, which demonstrates expertise in brain injury research and consultancy, would be well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The specialised nature of the required services provides niche businesses with valuable growth prospects by engaging in government tenders that focus on developing and implementing specific health action plans.

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Notice Title

DHSC: PCH: Acquired Brain Injury Action Plan 2026

Notice Description

contract with the UK Acquire Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF) for much needed expertise to strengthen and quicken the development of the ABI Action Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069609
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043154-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY FORUM

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