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DDAT Strategic Partner

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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14 Jul 2026 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed the procurement process for the "DDAT Strategic Partner" contract, classified under IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract is valued at £4,800,000 and was awarded to HIPPO DIGITAL LIMITED. This selective tender was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement now proceeding from the award phase, having been finalised on 30th June 2026. The strategic partnership will be located in the United Kingdom, operating from a central address in London, and aims to achieve digital outcomes across designated projects from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2029.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and digital consultancy sectors, particularly those capable of providing strategic and specialist DDAT support services. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises are deemed suitable for such projects, potentially paving the way for them to gain significant market foothold in the public sector. The structured nature of this procurement, through a framework agreement, offers an avenue for businesses already engaged in similar frameworks to expand their client base and portfolio within governmental organisations like NICE.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDAT Strategic Partner

Notice Description

Provision of a strategic and specialist DDAT support to enable the achievement of digital outcomes across all designated projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1ebd5a-3d84-425b-9575-a04aaa21ba1e
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
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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 3-4 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPO DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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