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title: "NexGen Knee Implant Independent Investigation (IPSI)"
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# NexGen Knee Implant Independent Investigation (IPSI)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7b03981-a8eb-4d2e-902a-f9a73ade7eee

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by NHS England, focuses on the delivery of the NexGen Knee Implant Independent Patient Safety Investigation (IPSI). This project falls under the "Evaluation consultancy services" industry category and covers the location in England, United Kingdom, specifically accommodating services at SE1 8UG in London. This tender, executed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from an Independent Investigations Framework agreement, was in the award stage as of 20th July 2026. The awarded contract began on the same day and is set to conclude on 28th February 2027, involving a financial commitment of £81,635 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and investigative services, particularly those able to undertake comprehensive system-level reviews with a focus on healthcare. The suitability criteria indicate a welcoming environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), enhancing the competitive landscape. Enterprises that can leverage their expertise in delivering detailed evaluations and recommendations to ensure patient safety will find this engagement particularly beneficial for business growth.

## Notice

The commissioning of an independent supplier to deliver the NexGen Knee Implant Independent Patient Safety Investigation (IPSI). Delivery is procured under the Independent Investigations Framework (Lot 5), with the supplier responsible for undertaking a retrospective, system-level investigation and producing a final report with findings and recommendations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ea4ca9-0f4f-418d-8a10-94c12a5db6c2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,635 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| 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 | NICHE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ea4ca9-0f4f-418d-8a10-94c12a5db6c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ea4ca9-0f4f-418d-8a10-94c12a5db6c2
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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