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title: "Operational Stability"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7fed4df-7393-4211-9d27-5ea65596b355"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-12"
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# Operational Stability

Buyer: INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7fed4df-7393-4211-9d27-5ea65596b355

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## Summary

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) has successfully completed a procurement exercise entitled "Operational Stability," under the industry category of administration services. This contract, valued at £548,000, was awarded following a selective procurement process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Bloom Procurement Services Ltd was appointed by Baringa Partners LLP on behalf of IBCA to support operation strategy change and mobilisation in the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded with an award on 29th March 2026, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2026, lasting until 3rd September 2026.

This tender represents a pivotal opportunity for businesses specialising in administration services, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. With the completion of this award, businesses offering expertise in operational strategy change and mobilisation have the potential to leverage this project to expand their portfolio and demonstrate proficiency in handling significant administrative functions for public sector clients. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses aiming to establish a foothold in public sector contracts or seeking to grow their existing market presence with reputable organisations like IBCA.

## Notice

Baringa Partners LLP have been appointed by Bloom Procurement Services Ltd on behalf of IBCA to support operation strategy change and mobilisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7354cb49-de5a-4974-91d9-1dbc0fb7ede4 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 3 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £548,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £548,000 |
| 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 | INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE98 1XY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7354cb49-de5a-4974-91d9-1dbc0fb7ede4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7354cb49-de5a-4974-91d9-1dbc0fb7ede4
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32023618-eac0-4528-886c-3cbcdc3814ba

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