Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract titled "Frontline Digitisation - Support Offer, Tiger Teams" under the industry category of Technical analysis or consultancy services (CPV code 71621000). The procurement is aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and implementing electronic patient records across NHS secondary care Trusts, including acute, specialist, community, mental health, and ambulance services in England. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure above the threshold, and the contract, valued at £13,333,334, was awarded to KPMG LLP. The award was published on 9th May 2025, with a contract period from 9th May 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the delivery location specified is Leeds, LS1 4AP, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in technical consultancy and digital solutions, especially those experienced in healthcare digitisation. With a broad scope to support NHS Trusts achieve a baseline level of digital capabilities, companies with expertise in electronic patient record implementation could benefit significantly. The contracting process encourages participation from both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), creating an inclusive opportunity for growth in the public sector. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in enhancing the digital infrastructure within NHS services, positioning them advantageously for future public procurement tenders in the digital healthcare arena.

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Frontline Digitisation - Support Offer, Tiger Teams

NHS ENGLAND

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th May 2025 15:35:50 PM
Contract Summary

The Frontline Digitisation (FD) programme is working with provider organisations to support them in reaching a minimum level of digital capability (as defined by the Digital Capabilities Framework) and to have an electronic patient record (EPR) in place by the end of March 2026. For the purposes of this service, provider organisations are defined as NHS secondary care Trusts providing acute, specialist, community, mental health, and ambulance services. To fulfil this ambition, the FD Programme are seeking a partner to create an experienced, multi-skilled, rapid response intervention service also known as a Tiger Teams service, capable of supporting EPR Delivery across England. This service will be an expansion to an existing comprehensive support offer available to providers, designed to support the national demand for resource, expertise, and information necessary to successfully rollout EPRs. Additional information: Redacted contract to follow
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-e73c824e-1a70-4c61-8602-675ba87a9e1c

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

71621000

CPV Division(s)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Awarding Authority

NHS ENGLAND

Buyer Name

Darren Batey

Buyer Email

darren.batey1@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

07513703768

Buyer Address

Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

KPMG LLP

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Frontline Digitisation - Support Offer, Tiger Teams

NHS ENGLAND

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