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IT Operations Centre

NHS ENGLAND

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09 Dec 2025 at 09:02

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19 Apr 2022 at 15:31

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09 Feb 2022 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IT Operations Centre" project was undertaken by NHS England with the aim of providing comprehensive IT services, including consulting, software development, and Internet support. The contract, valued at £16,500,000, is classified under the CPV code 72000000, indicating its primary focus on IT services. This award stage was completed, and a variation increased the contract value, with the end date now set for 3rd January 2027. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process spans various geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories, providing widespread service coverage.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale IT service providers capable of managing extensive consulting and Internet support projects. Companies specialising in agile IT service delivery would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, given the emphasis on non-substantial amendments reflecting agile service delivery needs. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not targeted for this procurement, established firms with the capacity to scale and deliver sophisticated IT solutions across multiple regions are well-suited to compete in such tenders, enhancing their portfolios and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

IT Operations Centre

Notice Description

AWARD Provision of IT services VARIATION The value of this variation is PS2,750,000. This variation is being made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services provided under the contract remain the same, being IT Services: Consulting, Software development, internet and Support (Live Services, Build Delivery and Strategic Operational Services). During the original and extended term, there has been a non-substantial amendment to the contract, reflecting the agile nature of the services. The revised value of the contract is now PS16,500,000 and Contract end date is 3rd January 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c641566e-60bb-447b-a766-c689b755587e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, SME

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,750,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Additional Buyers

NHS DIGITAL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETCOMPANY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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