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)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030
- Possible extension to 30 June 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 January 2026
Engagement process description
Financial and Commercial Assurance Procurement:
Request for Information (RFI)
Background to the project
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.
The current requirements are to provide specialist advice, assurance and support for the strategic delivery of large-scale and complex procurement and sourcing programmes. These programmes which are aligned to critical national infrastructure and to the ongoing delivery and future transformation of high-profile NHS administration services.
The objectives of the RFI are to help the NHSBSA:
• gain insight into the supplier market
• increase knowledge and understanding of potential procurement routes available
• gain understanding of how suppliers may deliver services to support our goals
• gain understanding of the potential commercial and pricing models available
The NHSBSA intends to deliver a presentation to interested parties on the 14th of January 2026 at 14:00-16:00 and will ask for responses to our RFI document by the 23rd of January 2026. There is a maximum of 2 representatives from any one organisation permitted to attend.
Interested parties can contact Steven Saville the Commercial Lead for the aforementioned meeting link which will be delivered using Teams.
The slide deck and RFI pack will be made available for interested parties to download via the Atamis e-tendering system.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 February 2026
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