Occupational Architecture - Job role development, maintenance & skills review

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Jun 2026 at 07:58

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03 Jun 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has recently completed the procurement process for the project entitled "Occupational Architecture - Job role development, maintenance & skills review." This initiative falls under the industry category of Human Resources Management Consultancy Services, with a focus on the development of a professional digital workforce. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at entities within England, United Kingdom. The total award value was £96,272 and covers the period from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being finalised on 2nd June 2026 and the details subsequently published on 3rd June 2026.

This tender posed a remarkable opportunity for businesses engaged in digital and data role development, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in human resource management consultancy services could harness this contract to enhance their portfolio, facilitating growth by participating in a strategic initiative aligned with NHS England's objectives of standardising digital job roles. The British Computer Society, as the chosen supplier, demonstrates the tender's suitability for well-established entities possessing expertise in occupational architecture within the digital and data sectors. Engaging in such contracts enables businesses to expand their footprints in the public sector, fostering innovation and skill refinement in the workforce.

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Notice Title

Occupational Architecture - Job role development, maintenance & skills review

Notice Description

The development of a Professional Digital Workforce by the creation & publication of standardised Digital & Data Job Roles for which maintenance of the comprehensive FEDIP job role database (also known as Occupational Architecture).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a6564a3-6c84-4d19-8a10-6755368eacca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e4c67bf-21eb-4088-8d8e-e798f3cb3368
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,272 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,272 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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