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title: "NHSBSA W205525 McCloud Planning and Strategy Support"
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# NHSBSA W205525 McCloud Planning and Strategy Support

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e00dba6f-1a5d-40f3-9f68-ee95f91eff20

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "NHSBSA W205525 McCloud Planning and Strategy Support." This procurement falls under the services category of pension services, classified with the CPV code 66520000. It is situated in the United Kingdom with key operations occurring in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The contract, valued at £351,000, was awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP through a direct award via the NHS Shared Business Services framework for Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health under Lot 1 SBS10197. The contract period is from 15th January 2026 to 15th July 2026, following the tender end date of 14th January 2026. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large consultancy firms, especially those with experience in project delivery and strategic planning within the health sector. The contract seeks a Senior Operational Readiness Director to tackle strategic pension-related challenges, making it ideal for businesses capable of providing high-level consultancy and advisory services. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding portfolios, increasing visibility in the public sector, and reinforcing expertise in handling significant contracts for health-related services.

## Notice

This notice is for a direct award for a Senior Operational Readiness Director consultancy role who is required to bring project delivery expertise to support delivery of the strategic Pensions response to current capacity challenges. The contract is being awarded via NHS Shared Business Services framework for Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health under Lot 1 SBS10197; for period of 6 months with a 6 month optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2430448-bcb7-42e0-a351-5e1040ee8122 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 15 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £351,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £351,000 |
| 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 | 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 | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2430448-bcb7-42e0-a351-5e1040ee8122

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2430448-bcb7-42e0-a351-5e1040ee8122
  20th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd83c2e3-8ca0-4f3e-949e-9c82bfb2b1c2
  Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health - Order Form _RR (002) FINAL (2).docx (002)_Redacted

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