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W181135 DDaT Capability and Outcomes

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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08 Dec 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has concluded its procurement process for the "W181135 DDaT Capability and Outcomes" contract, focusing on software development services within the IT industry. This award, given to KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED, involves a zero commitment value call-off contract, starting on 17th November 2025 and running until 16th November 2028. The procurement falls under the category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, with an emphasis on enhancing digital, data, and technology capabilities. The tender, which followed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £35,000,000. The NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, serves as the buyer for this contract, with no explicit suitability requirements for SMEs or VCSEs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and digital transformation. Companies with the capability to deliver digital products and services in collaboration with existing public sector IT departments could find this contract beneficial to their portfolio. Larger enterprises or consortiums may be especially well-positioned, given the contract's scale and the collaborative nature of the required outcomes alongside NHSBSA suppliers. This framework offers a structured environment for growth through the provision of digital roles and the successful delivery of outcomes as agreed with buyer stakeholders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W181135 DDaT Capability and Outcomes

Notice Description

Award of a contract for a delivery partner who will work alongside the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate to deliver outcomes in the build of digital products and services. Provision of Services in relation to: *providing Digital Roles (as outlined in the contract) to support capability and capacity in the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate for the delivery of Outcomes in relation to BSA products and services; *the delivery of Outcomes/Deliverables agreed with the Buyer Delivery Manager and/or Buyer Product/Service Owner; working with the existing Buyer Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department and may also work with other NHSBSA suppliers or as part of a blended team. This is a zero commitment value call off contract. Services are called off through Statement of Work. The contract is for an initial 3 year term with the option to extend by 9 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ba433cc-d621-474a-899a-6eac267c1658
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0aa6d4a-5ca4-47c3-8299-f70b2d13884b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212517 - IT software development services

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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