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title: "Provision of the ONE NHS Finance Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064ed1"
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# Provision of the ONE NHS Finance Service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064ed1

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## Summary

NHS England has conducted a procurement process for the "Provision of the ONE NHS Finance Service," which falls under the business and management consultancy services category. The procurement pertains to the continuation of an existing programme, the One NHS Finance (ONF), and involves NHS England as the buyer based in London, UK. The procurement method employed was a direct award to the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), which was deemed necessary to ensure service continuity without disruption. The procurement process began with the contract initiation on 12th February 2026, expected to run through to 30th September 2026 with an option to extend through November 2026 if necessary. The contract, valued at £375,000 gross, aligns with legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing consultancy services to the NHS. With a focus on continuity and leveraging the established expertise of HFMA, businesses that excel in delivering consistent, innovative financial management solutions would benefit from engaging with similar opportunities. Companies with a track record in healthcare finance and those adept at managing training, accreditation, and organisation support services could find a niche in NHS procurement processes. SMEs and VCSEs that offer agility and specialised knowledge in healthcare finance, particularly those with a history of collaboration with public healthcare entities in the UK, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Commissioning of the One NHS Finance (ONF) programme for six months whilst NHSE tenders for a long term contract. This also includes an optional 3 months extension if re-tendering taking longer than expected. (6+3 months). This is a retrospective case, and the UK06 Notice is being published with today's date due to a system technical issue that prevents the platform from recognising the original retrospective date. It is also important to note that the contract has since expired, and a replacement case has been put in place and was procured compliantly. The actual contract start date is 01 April 2025 - 31 December 2025.

### Procurement Information

The proposed supplier is the same entity that provided the original service. Therefore, we propose to direct award this requirement under paragraph 7(a) and (b) of Schedule 5 of PA23 (grounds under Schedule 5) for additional or repeat goods, services, or works. This approach ensures service continuity, as: * Incompatibility with Existing Services: A change in supplier would result in NHSE receiving services that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing ones. The proposed supplier has the technical expertise and tacit knowledge from completing the initial project. This knowledge is crucial for ensuring continuity and compatibility with the existing ONF services. * Technical Difficulties: The difference or incompatibility would lead to disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. The proposed suppliers familiarity with the innovations and specific requirements of the ONF initiative means that switching to a new supplier could introduce unnecessary risk and technical challenges. These could disrupt the seamless delivery and development of the ONF services. In addition, continuity of service is essential for the oversight and delivery of training, accreditation, networks, recruitment support, health and wellbeing packages, and innovation/strategy work. This includes a comprehensive package of online delivery (website, online/in-person events, and staff support) overseen by HFMA staff funded by NHSE. Furthermore, awarding this contract to another provider would result in service disruption and additional costs associated with transitioning to an alternative provider. It would not be possible to immediately transfer these packages and the support offer to a new supplier without causing significant delays to the services provided for staff. The following elements would require review: Programme Owners, Training Documentation, Accreditation Workstreams, Staff Networks, Funding Models, and Internal/External Events. It is envisaged that any future re-tendering round would also require an interim handover period between suppliers, which is not feasible in 2025. Furthermore, any changes to the current arrangement may involve TUPE elements, which could not be implemented by 01/04/2025, along with the potential NHS England integration into DHSC. By continuing with the current supplier, we ensure that the ONF initiative remains consistent and effective, leveraging the supplier's existing knowledge and expertise to maintain high standards and avoid potential operational difficulties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| Contracts value | £375,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HFMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 11:51 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056159-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 09:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014125-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 08:59 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014106-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056159-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014125-2026
  17th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014106-2026
  17th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012793-2026
  12th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.hfma.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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