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Digital Skills Development Network (DSDN)

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 14:42

Tender

05 Dec 2023 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by NHS England, titled "Digital Skills Development Network (DSDN)", falls under the education and training services category. It aims to enhance digital skills for informatics staff, thereby improving workforce readiness and healthcare services across the UK. This tender, which is in the active stage, follows an open procurement method, inviting bids until 22nd December 2023. Contracted work is scheduled to begin on 1st January 2024, concluding on 31st March 2027. The project previously entered an award phase on 27th November 2025, with a contract valued at GBP 3,000,000 awarded to the Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in digital education and training services, particularly those focused on the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in digital skills development and a track record of supporting healthcare informatics would be well-positioned to compete. The initiative’s focus on a robust support framework for digital readiness provides a platform for companies to contribute innovative solutions and services, ultimately fostering growth through strategic partnership with the NHS while leveraging a sizeable budgetary allocation for the project.

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Notice Title

Digital Skills Development Network (DSDN)

Notice Description

The project's objective is to create a three-year support framework for Digital Skills Development Networks (DSDNs) under the Digital Academy (DA). By partnering with a designated DSDN host organization, the initiative aims to elevate digital skills development for informatics staff across various regions, fostering workforce preparedness and enhancing healthcare services. Presently in the approval phase, the project is dedicated to securing ongoing support for DSDNs, playing a vital role in advancing overall digital readiness.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0421d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077732-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
WTE.COMMERCIALTEAM (NHS ENGLAND), Workforce Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net, workforcecommercialteam@hee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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