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# ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23398a8c-9c8b-4c10-bc9f-43c8775861ef

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded the contract for the "ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors" tender to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The contract, valued at £1,550,000 GBP, involves providing financial assurance and advice to support the NHS Electronic Staff Record Transformation Programme. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender period that ended on 20th January 2023 and a contract period running from 14th February 2023 to 31st March 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Grant Thornton UK LLP will be working closely with the Transformation Programme Team throughout the stages of the procurement process up to the contract award.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the business and management consultancy services sector to engage with the NHS Business Services Authority on their ESR Transformation Programme. Companies well-versed in providing financial advice and services for large-scale transformation projects in the public sector would be highly suited to compete for this contract. The awarded contract signifies a key milestone in the ESR procurement, with a focus on building financial models, advising on contract documentation, and supporting the final business case. Businesses looking to contribute to the successful delivery of a critical programme within the healthcare sector would find this tender an attractive opportunity for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The provider will work with, and as part of, the Transformation Programme Team established by the NHSBSA charged with the delivery of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Transformation Programme procurement. The overarching requirement and objectives are to provide financial assurance and advice to ensure that there are compliant and appropriate services contracts for the ESR procurement and the future transformed service. Key outputs are: * Advise and support the ESR Transformation Programme Team in the development and build of financial model(s) capable of supporting the ESR service, including legacy and transformation. * Provide advice and quality assurance of content in the financially related contract documents and schedules. * Advise and support all stages of the procurement process including but not limited to: * Pre-procurement planning and documentation development; * Evaluation of bidder's submissions including pricing models; * Negotiation stages up to Contract Award. * Advise and assurance against Final Business Case.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f166e237-91da-4e29-b62e-a1f2592b6e20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,550,000 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2023 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f166e237-91da-4e29-b62e-a1f2592b6e20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f166e237-91da-4e29-b62e-a1f2592b6e20
  21st February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7c33a16-ee97-450f-b767-4c461efe5865
  ESR Financial Adviser Contract_REDACTED

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