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title: "NHS Pensions Transformation Discovery Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d761f51a-f540-4eaf-a7cc-210040076656"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-01-21"
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# NHS Pensions Transformation Discovery Partner

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d761f51a-f540-4eaf-a7cc-210040076656

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract titled "NHS Pensions Transformation Discovery Partner" under the CPV category of Insurance and Pension Services (66500000). This contract, worth £733,930, involves collaborating with the NHS Pensions Transformation Project team to deliver the Discovery phase of the project. The procurement is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 3 framework agreement and utilises a selective procurement method. The contract starts on 20th December 2024 and ends on 30th September 2025, covering a range of locations including the UK and various territories.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in consultancy services for public sector projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to their acknowledged suitability for the contract. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, a large-scale supplier, has been selected as the awardee, highlighting the need for a capable partner to effectively support NHS Business Services Authority's transformation efforts. Businesses adept in delivering high-quality consultancy services within stringent timelines and specified frameworks will find this undertaking aligns with their growth and strategic expansion objectives.

## Notice

This award is for a call-off contract from the Crown Commercial Services Management Consultancy 3 framework agreement. The scope of the contract is for an external partner to work with the NHS Pensions Transformation Project team to deliver the Discovery phase of the Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f743be-5988-4152-93e8-5bc2629bbcce |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £733,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £733,930 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66500000 - Insurance and pension services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f743be-5988-4152-93e8-5bc2629bbcce
- 13 Jan 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fe0f9a-7cbc-44f4-a0f7-0f37020ac693

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1f743be-5988-4152-93e8-5bc2629bbcce
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fe0f9a-7cbc-44f4-a0f7-0f37020ac693
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/812f446c-6010-4728-84b9-2eb2c19bc685
  Call-Off Contract v1.0_REDACTED

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