Award

Digital Prevention Services - Emerging & Cross Cutting

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Digital Prevention Services - Emerging & Cross Cutting" contract involved NHS England as the buyer, focusing on IT software development services and consulting within the digital health sector. The location for the delivery of these services is England, United Kingdom, with the postal code LS1 4AP. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Kainos Software Limited being the named supplier in contracts set to occur from 8th September 2025 to 7th September 2027. The contract was awarded on 5th September 2025, and the award notice was published later on 11th March 2026, detailing a contract value of £45,212,310 GBP out of a total estimated value of £67,818,465 GBP.

The tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT software development, particularly those that specialize in digital health services. Large-scale firms like Kainos Software Limited, which has been successfully awarded the contract, demonstrate the competitive landscape. While the tender was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of supporting NHS England's digital health objectives through innovative solutions and frameworks can find lucrative prospects. Such contracts help businesses collaborate on government-backed health initiatives, ultimately fostering business growth within the highly dynamic IT health services industry.

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Notice Title

Digital Prevention Services - Emerging & Cross Cutting

Notice Description

Digital delivery partner to support objectives within the Digital Prevention Services portfolio which will include the services in the Vaccinations Digital Services and Digital Health Check.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5808f664-2b2b-493b-b43e-16e59860c436
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f655e0-1acc-4cd2-a2e7-db1cf4e6361a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,818,465 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,212,310 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 2027 1-2 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
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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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