The Month in One Line
June was the month Cabinet Office released Q1 2026-27 spend data confirming management consultancy is back at 2019 levels — and the NHS is the fastest-growing commissioner.
What Moved in June
NHS programme delivery: NHS England published its largest single programme management framework since 2021 in June — the NHS Transformation Delivery Partner Framework (TDPF), estimated value £2.4bn over 4 years. Lots cover systems transformation, clinical programme delivery, workforce, finance, and digital. ITT closed 27 June. Award expected October 2026.
Central government transformation: Cabinet Office's Government Digital and Data (GDD) portfolio published three significant transformation delivery notices in June. HMRC's Making Tax Digital Phase 4 programme delivery (£180m, 5-year term) and DWP's Universal Credit Enhancement Programme (£140m) were the largest.
Local government transformation: the sector-led improvement programme published 22 transformation and capacity building procurement notices in June, driven by local government reorganisation and efficiency requirements.
Infrastructure programme management: National Highways and Network Rail both published programme controls and portfolio management consultancy notices in June with combined estimated value of £340m.
Who Is Buying Right Now
- NHS England and ICBs: the TDPF framework dominates the mid-size consulting market for the next 4 years. Firms not on TDPF will need G-Cloud, DOS, or direct award routes for NHS transformation work.
- Cabinet Office and CDDO: central government digital transformation is concentrated in Cabinet Office, DSIT, and CDDO. All had active procurement in June.
- Mayoral Combined Authorities: devolution deals are creating new programme management demand in combined authorities. Six MCA areas published programme delivery notices in June.
Forward Signals for July
Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy 4 (MC4) publishes ITT in July. This is the successor to MC3 and will be the primary route to central government management consultancy spend from 2027. Apply now.
The Number That Matters
£2.4bn — NHS Transformation Delivery Partner Framework estimated value. The single largest public sector consulting framework event of 2026.
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