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NHSBSA W205525 McCloud Planning and Strategy Support

NHS Business Services Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Business Services Authority

Buyer Address: Goldcrest way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, ne15 8ny, GB

Contact Name: NHS Business Services Authority

Contact Email: commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
351000.0 GBP
Published
20 Jan 2026, 13:54
Deadline
14 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
15 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
15 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
66520000 - Pension services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This notice is for a direct award for a Senior Operational Readiness Director consultancy role who is required to bring project delivery expertise to support delivery of the strategic Pensions response to current capacity challenges. The contract is being awarded via NHS Shared Business Services framework for Consultancy and Advisory Services for Health under Lot 1 SBS10197; for period of 6 months with a 6 month optional extension.

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