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title: "Professional services to the digital transformation and digital innovation teams"
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# Professional services to the digital transformation and digital innovation teams

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75048499-ced7-44d0-b7cd-1a5aca2406dc

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England, completed a procurement process under the Open Contracting Data Standard for professional services by Russ Consulting Limited. This tender, titled "Professional services to the digital transformation and digital innovation teams," with a classification under the CPV code 72224000 for Project management consultancy services, was valued at GBP 41,190. The procurement was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined approach rather than an open tender process. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th March 2026, covering the delivery location in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria favouring such businesses. Companies specialising in digital transformation and innovation services, especially those experienced in working with public healthcare entities, would find this tender highly relevant. The procurement supports businesses that can provide tailored consultancy services to digital teams looking for innovative solutions, making it an ideal fit for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

To provide Software Licences to the digital transformation and digital innovation team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf374a64-4148-4b85-91e7-acf31db10f3b |
| 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 | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,190 |
| 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND) |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf374a64-4148-4b85-91e7-acf31db10f3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf374a64-4148-4b85-91e7-acf31db10f3b
  8th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6ab81ac-05bc-4667-84b8-20e05e56d1d3
  MLCSU - 1602 - 838029863 - RUSS CONSULTING LTD_Redacted

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