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title: "ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045668"
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# ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045668

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is overseeing the ESR Transformation Programme Financial Advisors contract, primarily classified under "Business and management consultancy services" (CPV 79410000). Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this procurement involves providing financial assurance and support for the NHS Electronic Staff Record transformation. Currently in the award and contract update stages, the associated contract with Grant Thornton UK LLP was signed on 20th September 2024 and is active, extending until 19th December 2025, with a value of £3,537,280. The contract originated following a direct award due to urgency, bypassing prior competitive calls due to unforeseeable circumstances.

This engagement presents extensive business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in consultancy services interacting with public sector digital transformation initiatives. Suitable for large consultancies with capabilities in financial modelling and contract quality assurance, it also hints at demand for agility in addressing unforeseen project complexities. The NHSBSA's ongoing support requirements indicate potential interests in future collaborations beyond the ESR project, making it an ideal opportunity for companies aiming to secure a foothold in public health sector consultancy services.

## Notice

Financial Advisors to support the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Transformation Programme procurement and associated financial activity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will work with, and as part of, the Transformation Programme Team established
by the NHSBSA charged with the delivery of the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Transformation Programme procurement.
The overarching requirement and objectives are to provide financial assurance and advice to
ensure that there are compliant and appropriate services contracts for the ESR procurement
and the future transformed service. Key outputs are:
* Advise and support the ESR Transformation Programme Team in the development and build
of financial model(s) capable of supporting the ESR service, including legacy and
transformation.
* Provide advice and quality assurance of content in the financially related contract
documents and schedules.
* Advise and support all stages of the procurement process including but not limited to:
* Pre-procurement planning and documentation development;
* Evaluation of bidder's submissions including pricing models;
* Negotiation stages up to Contract Award.
* Advise and assurance against Final Business Case.

### Procurement Information

Due to a commercial issue that arose at the Selection Questionnaire stage of the ESR Transformation Programme procurement (which concluded at the end of January 2023) and following legal advice, this contract will be direct award using the urgency provision of the Public Contract Regulation 2015. Regulation 32 allows for award without prior publication in where "for reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable by the contracting authority, the time limits for the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation cannot be complied with".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037427-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2023 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £7,025,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2025 at 11:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037427-2025
- 1 May 2024 at 10:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014020-2024
- 1 May 2024 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014007-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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