Finance Business Partner Capability Programme

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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17 Jun 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under discussion is titled "Finance Business Partner Capability Programme", managed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care through the UK Health Security Agency, a central government authority based in London. This initiative focuses on providing structured training services, classified under the industry category of services, specifically training services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to We Are Adapt Limited, trading as The Finance Business Partner. This contract, with a total value of £60,000 excluding VAT and extending from 3rd June 2026 to 31st March 2027, was procured using a direct method below the procurement threshold, thereby foregoing a competitive tendering process. The contract was signed on 3rd June 2026, and the project delivery will take place within the UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in training services within the finance sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adept in delivering business capability programmes would find this type of contract particularly beneficial. The specific expertise required to successfully execute the Finance Business Partner Capability Programme aligns well with firms possessing experience in enhancing financial competencies within public sector organizations. Such contracts allow businesses to expand their portfolio and reinforce their reputation within the public sector domain, especially those looking to collaborate closely with central government bodies.

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Notice Title

Finance Business Partner Capability Programme

Notice Description

Procurement for the delivery of a structured Finance Business Partner (FBP) capability programme for UKHSA finance staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b77a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057314-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WE ARE ADAPT LIMITED T/A THE FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

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