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title: "DHSC: Analytical Support for Priority Programmes"
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# DHSC: Analytical Support for Priority Programmes

Buyer: DHSC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19278da1-1f34-420c-bc9b-c9ca2d899242

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), in collaboration with NHS England, conducted a procurement process to secure analytical and strategic support for their priority programmes, including urgent and emergency care and elective care. The tender, titled "DHSC: Analytical Support for Priority Programmes," falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 19th May 2026, with an active award status as of the 5th of May 2026. The contract, valued at £600,000, covers services to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically in London as indicated by the postal code SW1H 0EU. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to end on 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consulting and analytics within the healthcare sector. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria explicitly supporting such entities. Companies with robust analytical capabilities and experience in developing evidence-based strategic plans are well-suited to compete. The opportunity allows for the provision of intensive analytical and strategic capabilities to help develop interventions aimed at improving performance and productivity in healthcare delivery pathways, thus fostering business growth through the delivery of high-impact consultancy services.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement was to secure specialist strategy and analytical support to enable the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), working jointly with NHS England (NHSE), to develop robust, evidence-based plans for its priority programmes, including urgent and emergency care (UEC) and elective (planned) care. The requirement was intended to provide intensive analytical and strategic capability over a short period to develop: i. a clear and compelling case for change for both pathways; ii. a synthesised evidence and data pack covering historic, current and projected future performance; iii. a prioritised set of interventions to improve performance and productivity; and iv. strategic models to estimate the impact of proposed interventions on activity, cost, capacity and access times.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0633135-14c3-4d2d-acad-49b446ffda4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DHSC |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY & COMPANY INC UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0633135-14c3-4d2d-acad-49b446ffda4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0633135-14c3-4d2d-acad-49b446ffda4e
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bf89eca4-6afb-47ff-9de0-d3fafc3b61bc
  Contract_Final - Redacted_Redacted

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