Scope
Reference
C406841
Description
The aim of this pre-market engagement exercise is to prepare for a potential tendering exercise to procure commercial and financial assurance advisors to support the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), both in the delivery of major transformation programmes and projects, and the ongoing development of future commercial and finance business functions.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2026 to 27 June 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 28 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
28 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
8 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 June 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
NHS Business Services Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRLZ-1599-JGTT
Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - central government