Scope
Reference
C394157
Description
NHS England is inviting bids from experienced suppliers to deliver the One NHS Finance (ONF) programme, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening the NHS finance function across England.
The ONF programme is designed to:
• Improve staff retention, career progression, and workforce diversity.
• Build capacity and capacity within NHS finance departments.
• Promote excellence and innovation in finance management across the English NHS.
The overarching goal of ONF is to ensure that all NHS finance staff have equitable access to the opportunities they need to grow their skills, thrive in their roles, and progress their careers.
The successful supplier will host the ONF service, working in close collaboration with the Finance Leadership Council and a broad network of national and regional steering groups.
The selected supplier is expected to commence work in early January 2026.
Contract Details:
• Duration: 12 months, with the option to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods (maximum potential duration: 36 months)
• Contract Value: up to £415,333.333 pa
How to Apply:
Interested suppliers must submit a completed Bid Response Document via the Atamis e-Tendering Portal: https://health-family.force.com/login
Please note:
• Expressions of interest and bid submissions will not be accepted by any other means.
• All documentation and supporting information are available via the e-tendering portal.
• Bidders must respond to all questions in the bid documentation.
Submission Deadline:
12:00pm, 10 November 2025
Contract 1. Provision of the One NHS Finance programme Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,246,000 excluding VAT
- £1,495,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
4 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
4 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 15 December 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 2 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to funding availability
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Two additional 12-month periods (total potential duration of 24 months).
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
- Companies House: 05787972
HFMA House, 4 Broad Plain
Bristol
BS2 0JP
United Kingdom
Email: info@hfma.org.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Provision of the One NHS Finance programme Services
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government