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Interim DevOps Partner

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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28 Dec 2025 at 22:58

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) completed a procurement process for the provision of interim DevOps partner services, with a total contract value of £9,225,000. The tender was classified under software programming and consultancy services, aimed at enhancing software engineering, cloud engineering, automation, and CI/CD enablement. Located in London, the contract period spans from 28th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 28th November 2025, following the tender process that was officially concluded by 27th November 2025. This procurement method was classified as "Other," with suitability specifically encouraging participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in software and cloud engineering services. Firms with competencies in automation and CI/CD enablement could leverage this contract to solidify their presence in the public sector. The procurement process aligns well with businesses that provide innovative technology solutions and aim to collaborate with government entities such as the UKHSA. Given the scale and scope of the project, it provides an excellent platform for expanding service offerings and establishing long-term relationships within the public health framework.

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Notice Title

Interim DevOps Partner

Notice Description

Provision of interim DevOps delivery partner services to UKHSA, including software engineering, cloud engineering, automation, CI/CD enablement, and related technical delivery activities under defined Statements of Work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8b03a31-e424-47ce-ad0f-d5e5c29b1da7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3ecfde8-4e9c-412d-a871-c65ff804bcba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,225,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,225,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURENDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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