--- title: "HSV Subject Matter Expert" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY" published: "2025-07-08" --- # HSV Subject Matter Expert Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3074ac44-7cc6-429f-b486-29286a652ec7.json) ## Summary The NHS Business Services Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "HSV Subject Matter Expert," which falls under the development consultancy services category, specifically focusing on vitamins. The process is in the planning stage, with a milestone set for the engagement end date on 31st July 2025. This process aims to support the procurement of framework agreements for the manufacturing and supply of women’s and children's Healthy Start Vitamins. The procurement is geographically focused in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The opportunity has a budget of £64,375 and is targeted primarily at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which aligns with the classification and category requirements. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in development consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in vitamins and related fields. SMEs engaged in research and development, as well as consultancy services concerning food supplements, will find this tender an attractive growth opportunity. By participating in this early market engagement process, businesses can connect with NHSBSA and potentially secure a vital role in providing essential health products, thereby enhancing their industry presence and expertise. ## Notice A Webinar and RFI to gather further information about the provision of a Subject Matter Expert in food supplements with specific expertise in vitamins to support the NHSBSA when procuring framework agreements for the manufacturing and supply of women's and children's Healthy Start Vitamins framework agreements. To register an interest in this pre-market engagement click on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome and search opportunities for reference C365203. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d96315e-1885-47f2-9ad3-45293337d799 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £64,375 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 33616000 - Vitamins - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 12:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d96315e-1885-47f2-9ad3-45293337d799 - 3 Jul 2025 at 13:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb41ad3-876a-4e6f-ae86-86b84884258a - 30 Jun 2025 at 14:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789de1af-b13a-41a4-b188-d7954efd5d26 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d96315e-1885-47f2-9ad3-45293337d799 8th July 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb41ad3-876a-4e6f-ae86-86b84884258a 3rd July 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789de1af-b13a-41a4-b188-d7954efd5d26 30th June 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe51343e-78b7-48c5-b172-9ea262e2853d HSV SME Preliminary market engagement notice fv - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d843fce7-bf16-4525-8188-706f3a0dd832 HSV SME Preliminary market engagement notice fv - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/579c431f-a494-478b-b3d9-8ae6bbfe50d8 HSV SME Preliminary market engagement notice fv ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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