Contract for the Provision of Frontline Productivity Programme - Technical Assurance Deep Domain Specialist Capability for the NHS South, Central and West CSU

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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23 Jul 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a selective procurement process for the "Contract for the Provision of Frontline Productivity Programme - Technical Assurance Deep Domain Specialist Capability." This procurement falls under the category of Information Technology services, identified by the CPV code 72222300. With a contract value of £1,070,300, this initiative spans across the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 14th July 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027. This procurement was conducted through a call-off from the SCW Dynamic Purchasing System 2.0 within the Consultancy Services Lot 4: System Transformation. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, and the tender period concluded on 13th February 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specializing in technical assurance and domain-specific IT services, as the procurement was structured to be suitable for such businesses. With the buying organisation being a key unit within the NHS, businesses can leverage this connection to strengthen their profiles and expertise in healthcare-related IT consultancy. Companies that can provide innovative solutions in system transformation will particularly benefit from these projects, as they are poised to deliver substantial value to both the public sector and their business development. Additionally, the association with established suppliers like Apira Limited, Evolution Recruitment Solutions Limited, and Xylem Partners Ltd could be advantageous for business growth and future collaborations within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Frontline Productivity Programme - Technical Assurance Deep Domain Specialist Capability for the NHS South, Central and West CSU

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for the Provision of Frontline Productivity Programme - Technical Assurance Deep Domain Specialist Capability. This requirement has been procured via SCW DPS 2.0 Consultancy Services Lot 4: System Transformation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab6425d7-36bd-49a1-9006-4cb11bdbd500
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7172f48-fdb2-4ec2-abdd-be89133ef0b3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,070,300 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,070,300 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

APIRA

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

XYLEM PARTNERS

Further Information

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