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title: "Act Now Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068da9"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
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# Act Now Evaluation

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068da9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Act Now Evaluation" was conducted by NHS England, based in London. This contract involves evaluating the ACT NOW programme, which focuses on enhancing clinical practice across 18 pilot sites. The procurement was carried out as an open competition below the threshold, managed by NHS England, a central government public authority. The contract, valued at £32,940 gross (£27,450 net), was awarded to Healthcare Innovation Consortium Ltd on 14th July 2026. The contract period runs from 14th July 2026 to 30th November 2026 and falls under the industry category of social research services. The tender's process followed a mixed-method evaluation approach, including surveys, focus groups, and in-depth interviews, demonstrating NHS England's commitment to comprehensive impact assessment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research, evaluation consultancy, and health services, as it involves a critical assessment of a national healthcare initiative. Companies that can provide in-depth analytical services and those with experience in delivering mixed-method research in clinical settings would be well-suited for participation. Engaging in such contracts can offer businesses the chance to leverage expertise, expand portfolios, and contribute significantly to influential health service enhancements. The procurement encourages SME participation, providing them with a platform to compete alongside larger entities, thereby supporting diverse business growth.

## Notice

NHS England London region is preparing to commission an independent evaluation of the ACT NOW programme, following the successful launch of the pilot in 2024. The evaluation will be undertaken by an external organisation and will focus on understanding the programme's impact in clinical practice. To ensure a robust and comprehensive assessment, the evaluation will draw on a mixed methods approach, including: Online surveys - to capture broad participant feedback and quantitative insights Focus groups - to explore shared experiences, themes, and perceptions in a facilitated group setting In-depth interviews - to gather detailed, qualitative perspectives from key stakeholders Local pilot site highlight reports and feedback including blogs - to gather themes and insight from correlating the feedback Data collected by pilot sites (18 sites) for time to analgesia - to analyse pre and post implementation of ACT NOW. This evaluation will help determine the effectiveness of ACT NOW, identify areas for refinement, and inform clinical practice recommendations and future commissioning decisions. Please note: all tender documents will be issued on the following Atamis portal: https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4614579849119-Login-to-the-Portal Should you wish to contract with NHS England, you will also be required to register on the Central Digital Platform if not already done so: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065919-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| 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 INNOVATION CONSORTIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 08:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065919-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043302-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 09:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039017-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065919-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043302-2026
  12th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039017-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://hicdigital.co.uk
- https://suppliersupport.atamis.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/4614579849119-Login-to-the-Portal
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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