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HRG Grouper development and support 2026

NHS ENGLAND

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09 Jan 2026 at 12:11

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09 Jan 2026 at 11:59

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29 Dec 2025 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a selective procurement process, calling-off from a framework agreement, for the "HRG Grouper development and support 2026" project, awarding the contract to Woodward Associates Limited. This procurement involves software-related services within the Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) Grouper and the Prescribed Specialised Services (PSS) Tool. The project is categorised under the CPV scheme with ID 72260000. The location for delivery is Leeds, United Kingdom, postal code LS1 4AP. The tender concluded on 12th December 2025, with the contract period running from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028, and an award amount of £420,000. The most recent award notice was published on 9th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, given its emphasis on software development and support services. Companies experienced in healthcare software and those capable of meeting NHS England's rigorous standards would find this contract suitable. It enables suppliers to demonstrate expertise in healthcare systems while building close ties with a significant public sector client, potentially opening avenues for future collaborations with government entities. The contract requires not only technical proficiency but also strategic partnership capabilities, which is beneficial for companies aiming to enhance their footprint in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HRG Grouper development and support 2026

Notice Description

Re-procurement of an experienced and suitably qualified supplier with the capacity and capability to provide ongoing development, delivery, and support for the Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) Grouper, the Prescribed Specialised Services (PSS) Tool, and any developmental software products required by the National Casemix Office."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f83eb456-bb4b-4a24-ae78-39ff94ed62b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97131106-605b-4895-9cc3-9460ddd04d27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODWARD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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