---
title: "Pay Reward Strategy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0614b1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Pay Reward Strategy

Buyer: INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0614b1

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## Summary

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority, a central government body in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Pay Reward Strategy" under a direct procurement method acknowledged as "below threshold - without competition". The contract, which commenced on 8th January 2026 and is active until 28th February 2026, involves developing a strategy for hard-to-fill roles at the authority. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this procurement under the services category was awarded to Mike Curtis Reward Solutions Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in London. This process falls under the business and management consultancy and related services industry, with the official contract signing occurring on 8th January 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services aimed at workforce reward and HR strategies. Companies experienced in managing and consulting on strategies for organisational staffing, particularly within government or public sector bodies, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. SMEs with a background in business and management consultancy that can deliver bespoke solutions are ideally suited to such projects, which seek expertise without the cumbersome procedures of major competitive tenders. The procurement method, designed for efficiency and targeted expertise procurement, highlights opportunities for agile businesses to secure contracts with public sector organisations.

## Notice

To develop a strategy for hard to fill roles across IBCA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009165-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INFECTED BLOOD COMPENSATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7EB |
| 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 | Manor Park |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIKE CURTIS REWARD SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 16:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009165-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009165-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11320

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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