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title: "BCS Consultancy Agreement"
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buyer: "NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE"
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# BCS Consultancy Agreement

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28dada0d-5710-4412-bce0-b1a4938e903a

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has awarded a contract for a consultancy agreement titled "BCS Consultancy Agreement" to BCS Learning & Development Limited. This procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and covers services related to the SFIA and SFIAplus development tools. The procurement stage is complete, with the award made on 29th April 2025, covering a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award due to technical requirements, and it was facilitated through a single tender action, which is below the threshold. The contract value is £39,054, and services are to be delivered across the North West and London regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in IT consultancy services, particularly those with capabilities related to SFIA and SFIAplus tools. Businesses that can offer niche expertise and technical solutions aligned with NICE's requirements would find this procurement advantageous. The focus on direct award due to specific technical requirements underlines the need for specialised capabilities, thus favouring businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in these areas. Additionally, the contract supports strategic growth in delivering IT software solutions across key regions in the UK.

## Notice

NICE requires access to the SFIA and SFIAplus based development tool known as RoleModelplus and to procure certain consultancy services from the supplier. This is a direct award due to technical requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b093a4e4-897a-472e-833b-bed82f8ee29e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,054 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,054 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BCS LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b093a4e4-897a-472e-833b-bed82f8ee29e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b093a4e4-897a-472e-833b-bed82f8ee29e
  6th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/75bfce4b-9747-4b2b-9054-bcdb4a089da1
  Redacted awarded contract

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