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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Engagement HQ C458609" contract, initiated by the NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board, involves the provision of health and social work services within the UKI region. This contract, classified under the services category, is part of a direct award from a framework agreement using a limited procurement method, which did not require prior publication of a call for competition. The award stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 13th July 2026, engaging Granicus-Firmstep Limited as the supplier. The procurement is specifically targeted towards health services, making it of particular interest to businesses in the healthcare sector operating or wishing to expand within the London area.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those interested in collaborating with NHS bodies. The direct award approach suggests a streamlined process for winning the contract, potentially reducing competition. Companies already part of or looking to join procurement frameworks may find this method particularly advantageous for business growth. Given that Granicus-Firmstep Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully acquired this contract, similar businesses with expertise in engagement platforms and related technologies are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Engagement HQ C458609

Notice Description

Engagement Platform

Procurement Information

Direct Award from Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c9d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065753-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS-FIRMSTEP

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