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Digital Genomic Test Directory

NHS ENGLAND

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02 Mar 2026 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process for the "Digital Genomic Test Directory" was conducted by NHS England, classified under information technology services, with the award status marked as complete. The project, located in Leeds, England, offers a total contract value of £1,621,620 GBP, based on a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The tender concluded on 17th January 2026, with the contract period starting on 2nd February 2026 and ending on 30th June 2026. This tender represents an advanced stage in the procurement lifecycle, marking a transition from tender to award, with NHS England succeeding in securing services from Answer Digital Limited, a supplier marked as a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME).

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with a focus on genomic technologies. SMEs with expertise in digital solutions stand to benefit significantly by engaging with NHS England, a key player in the UK healthcare sector. As the supplier, Answer Digital Limited exemplifies the kind of innovation-driven smaller enterprises that are well-positioned to thrive in such competitive tender processes. Businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public healthcare domain can gain strategic advantages and enhance their visibility by participating in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Genomic Test Directory

Notice Description

Digital Genomic Test Directory

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb8a0f47-6959-4ef3-8581-180c97f44adc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e34d60-6521-4ced-8901-88694293be0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£1,621,620 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,621,620 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
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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