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title: "DHSC:FGO NHSE Transformation Programme - Communications Integration"
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# DHSC:FGO NHSE Transformation Programme - Communications Integration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99b02a8d-412a-47a7-8827-1c803c645c94

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has completed the awarding phase for the contract titled “DHSC:FGO NHSE Transformation Programme - Communications Integration.” This procurement involves general management consultancy services under the CPV code 79411000. The tender aimed at modernising communications operations within the DHSC, is classified as a single tender action below threshold, highlighting a direct procurement method. The project commenced on 8th April 2026 and will run until 30th September 2026. Key dates for this process include the tender end date on 7th April 2026 and the award date on 22nd April 2026. The contractual value is set at £51,168 GBP, and the communications work will be carried out at SW1H 0EU, London.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic communications and media function integration. Although the procurement method was direct, participants capable of delivering hands-on, expert support for integrating media and strategy functions stand to benefit from similar future opportunities. While the contract was awarded to CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT LIMITED, SMEs and established firms with demonstrated capability in delivering data-led communications operations could find such contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolios in this sector.

## Notice

To provide targeted, hands-on expert support to DHSC communications leaders to implement the review's recommendations, catalyse the integration of media/strategy functions, and establish a modern, multiplatform, data-led communications operation that is fit for the future and merger-ready by 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c20c473-d944-4bc9-aebe-d533ce820096 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,168 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| 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 | CASTLEFIELD RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c20c473-d944-4bc9-aebe-d533ce820096

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c20c473-d944-4bc9-aebe-d533ce820096
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3fb9efb-19e1-4931-9edd-8f7c7ce99aeb
  RM6277-Short-Order-Form-DHSC-GA SIGNED_Redacted

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