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Product & Platforms Digital User Centred Design (C030851)

NHS ENGLAND

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21 Feb 2025 at 09:23

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06 Feb 2025 at 14:33

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Product & Platforms Digital User Centred Design (C030851)", which falls under the IT services industry category (consulting, software development, Internet and support). The tender was awarded to HIPPO DIGITAL LIMITED. This selective procurement, a call-off from a framework agreement, involves the discovery and delivery of products, platforms, and services based on user needs. The contract valued at £26,500,000, commenced on 9th December 2024 and will run until 8th June 2027. The project is located in Leeds, England, with a crucial tender period that concluded on 26th February 2024. The award was officially published on 21st February 2025.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in service design, content strategy, and user research, particularly those with a focus on IT services. SMEs with expertise in these areas are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those looking to enhance regional capabilities and contribute to public sector digital transformation. The contracting authority, NHS England, encourages participation from small to medium-sized enterprises, highlighting an openness to innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships aimed at improving their internal digital capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Product & Platforms Digital User Centred Design (C030851)

Notice Description

The discovery and delivery of products, platforms and services based on user need. Service Design, Content Strategy and User Research experience and expertise will deploy across its discovery, development, and delivery responsibilities, as well as supporting the Buyer to strengthen its own in-house capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e61f57-05e4-4bf5-b879-2d73768a7d84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2024 - 8 Jun 2027 2-3 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 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

HIPPO DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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