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title: "Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - Operational Excellence"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20d40ffa-96dd-493f-b476-25805da274d3"
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# Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - Operational Excellence

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20d40ffa-96dd-493f-b476-25805da274d3

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by the Cabinet Office pertains to the project titled "Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) - Operational Excellence". This procurement is classified under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" according to the CPV scheme. The contract location is Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2DS. The procurement stage has reached the award update, with the process being marked as complete. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, using a selective method. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3rd January 2025 and the contract period running from 24th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £482,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those within the sectors of research and consultancy services, to enhance their growth by providing strategic operational services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete, as the procurement strategy specifically accommodates their participation. Given the nature of the project and its alignment with providing service excellence strategies, consultancy firms with expertise in operational efficiency and public sector experience would be well-placed to leverage this opportunity for business expansion.

## Notice

Baringa Partners LLP (Baringa) have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of the Cabinet Office to build the Service Excellence and Enablement strategies, based on learning emerging from delivering the service to the first cohort.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7447a300-30d6-45bc-a76c-d0976302dff9 |
| 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 | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £482,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £482,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 09:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7447a300-30d6-45bc-a76c-d0976302dff9
- 24 Jun 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7447a300-30d6-45bc-a76c-d0976302dff9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7447a300-30d6-45bc-a76c-d0976302dff9
  1st September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21109e5a-2212-41d6-b098-dc71cdc55cd4

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