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title: "Infected Blood Compensation Authority: Provision of Financial Advice to Compensation Recipients"
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# Infected Blood Compensation Authority: Provision of Financial Advice to Compensation Recipients

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a223517-dfb8-4d6b-ad9e-cb94f2ec49ca

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office focuses on providing financial advice to recipients of compensation as part of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority. The contract, awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, involves the selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, held within the services industry under accounting and auditing services. Factor Financial Planning Ltd is tasked with offering tailored sessions to up to 50 individuals for effective money management. The contract spans from 9th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, with activities primarily centered around Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The current procurement stage is Award, having been updated as of 10th February 2026.

This tender fosters significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises, especially those specialising in financial consultation and accounting services. Businesses equipped with expertise in advisory roles can thrive by engaging in this contract, as it offers a chance to demonstrate tailored financial management strategies. Given the nature of the contract and its suitability for SMEs, companies that can deliver comprehensive and insightful financial guidance are well-positioned to leverage this contract for broadening their client base and establishing themselves as competent advisors in the public procurement domain.

## Notice

Factor Financial Planning Ltd have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office on behalf of Infected Blood Compensation Authority to provide the first group of persons claiming (being a group of up to 50) with advice on the safe management of their money through a tailored introductory session with Factor Financial Planning Ltd's independent financial advisor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddbd177-7809-4a0f-b4b7-0d3fe2fa0593 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,947 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,947 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES; FACTOR FINANCIAL PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 19:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddbd177-7809-4a0f-b4b7-0d3fe2fa0593
- 9 Feb 2026 at 19:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddbd177-7809-4a0f-b4b7-0d3fe2fa0593
- 3 Feb 2026 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddbd177-7809-4a0f-b4b7-0d3fe2fa0593

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ddbd177-7809-4a0f-b4b7-0d3fe2fa0593
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7557d3b-b446-4e2d-b87d-0a461d13b304

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