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Standards Directory Service Support 2026-28

NHS ENGLAND

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28 Apr 2026 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Standards Directory Service Support 2026-28" has been completed, with NHS England serving as the buying organisation. This tender involves the procurement of user-centred design services aimed at maintaining and enhancing the NHS Standards Directory Website Platform. The platform helps suppliers and care providers locate nationally recognised standards necessary for data handling and exchange within England. The procurement falls under the industry category of "License management software package" and uses a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered to addresses in Leeds, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender had a value of £596,400 GBP, and the award was made on 9 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in user-centred design and agile research, particularly those capable of contributing to the continuity and improvement of digital service platforms like the NHS Standards Directory. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in these calls for service, given the procurement process's suitability criteria. The awarded contract indicates a favourable environment for suppliers seeking to engage with public healthcare and technology projects, thereby supporting business growth within these sectors. The award has been granted to Answer Digital Limited, highlighting a potential partnership model for SMEs aiming to serve public health organisations through innovative digital solutions.

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Notice Title

Standards Directory Service Support 2026-28

Notice Description

Procurement of user centred design services to assist the process of agile research, design, development, delivery and testing to ensure business continuity of the NHS Standards Directory Website Platform which includes run, maintain and enhancements of the service. The directory allows users such as suppliers and care providers to find nationally recognised standards needed for recording, handling and exchange of data in England, both those published and coming soon.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9760779e-2c83-43e4-9ade-25886276f7af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95f3a72-d762-4110-8e56-3ee3b420a575
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£596,400 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£596,400 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
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

ANSWER DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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