Planning

Digital Primary Care

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

22 May 2025 at 06:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

02 May 2025 at 10:49

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

On 22nd May 2025, NHS England, a central government public authority based in London, initiated the planning stage of a tender process for a project titled "Digital Primary Care". This initiative aims to replace the existing GPITF framework with new digital technology categories that enhance primary care services. The project focuses on improving patient engagement, population health management, and reducing workforce burdens through innovative IT solutions available on the Digital Services for Integrated Care Catalogue. The procurement is valued at up to £480 million and is set to commence from 1st April 2026, running through to at least 31st March 2029, with continuation options. The future notice regarding this tender is expected by 29th August 2025, as part of a framework agreement.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages, medical software, IT consulting, and data services. Companies meeting the criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses that can provide innovative digital solutions and enhance clinical information systems will find ample opportunities to collaborate within the NHS and its Integrated Care Boards. The framework agreement facilitates smoother market entry and the potential for long-term contracts, making it an enticing proposal for UK-based and international tech firms looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare industry.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Primary Care

Notice Description

This is the replacement for the GPITF framework with additional categories of supply within Digital Primary Care. The purpose of DPC is to support primary care to acquire digital technology and data solutions to improve lives of patients & staff, where NHSE: - enhances equitable access to services, helps patients to be better informed and empowered; and improves population health management; - optimises use of digital technology, reduces workforce burdens, and facilitates improvements in retention and wellbeing; - fosters creativity and innovation in Primary Care, improve pathway and workflow efficiency, and delivers value for money. IT solutions are marketed on the Digital Services for Integrated Care (DSIC) Catalogue, an online marketplace for supply and purchase of clinical information systems that meet digital needs in health and social care. This may result in multiple frameworks/Dynamic Markets covering the categories of supply that will allow buyers to purchase from the Catalogue.

Planning Information

Communication The market engagement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, using NHS England’s e-Sourcing portal Atamis, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Interested organisations are requested to express their interest in the services by visiting the Atamis e-Sourcing portal linked to above and searching for Atamis Reference number C356639 Requests to participate must be submitted electronically via Atamis. Once registered on Atamis, organisations will be directed to published material both on Atamis and an external Confluence site. This material includes a link to an MS Forms Market Engagement Questionnaire, which organisations are encouraged to complete and submit by 5pm on the 20th of June 2025. Please note that clarification questions will be accepted up to 5pm on the 6th of June 2025. Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, via Atamis. This notice is an information gathering exercise and therefore publication or response does not commit the Authority or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Authority will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Useful Links • Home - NHS Transformation Directorate (https://transform.england.nhs.uk/) • NHS England » Digital Primary Care (https://www.england.nhs.uk/digitaltechnology/digital-primary-care/) • Primary Care Digital Services Operating Model: (https://www.england.nhs.uk/digitaltechnology/digital-primary-care/gp-digital-services-operating-model-21-23/) [Note: a new version of this Model is being prepared for publication] • Digital Services for Integrated Care (https://digital.nhs.uk/services/digital-services-for-integrated-care) • Buying Catalogue: (https://buyingcatalogue.digital.nhs.uk/) • Central Digital Platform (optional registration) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050c1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024415-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48180000 - Medical software package

48311000 - Document management software package

48810000 - Information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72263000 - Software implementation services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-050c1e-2025-05-22T07:42:22+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-22T07:42:22+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-050c1e",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDPT-3135-BWWY",
            "name": "NHS England",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDPT-3135-BWWY"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 8UG",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI45"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "england.commercialqueries@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.england.nhs.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PDPT-3135-BWWY",
        "name": "NHS England"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "Communication The market engagement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, using NHS England's e-Sourcing portal Atamis, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Interested organisations are requested to express their interest in the services by visiting the Atamis e-Sourcing portal linked to above and searching for Atamis Reference number C356639 Requests to participate must be submitted electronically via Atamis. Once registered on Atamis, organisations will be directed to published material both on Atamis and an external Confluence site. This material includes a link to an MS Forms Market Engagement Questionnaire, which organisations are encouraged to complete and submit by 5pm on the 20th of June 2025. Please note that clarification questions will be accepted up to 5pm on the 6th of June 2025. Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, via Atamis. This notice is an information gathering exercise and therefore publication or response does not commit the Authority or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Authority will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. Useful Links * Home - NHS Transformation Directorate (https://transform.england.nhs.uk/) * NHS England \" Digital Primary Care (https://www.england.nhs.uk/digitaltechnology/digital-primary-care/) * Primary Care Digital Services Operating Model: (https://www.england.nhs.uk/digitaltechnology/digital-primary-care/gp-digital-services-operating-model-21-23/) [Note: a new version of this Model is being prepared for publication] * Digital Services for Integrated Care (https://digital.nhs.uk/services/digital-services-for-integrated-care) * Buying Catalogue: (https://buyingcatalogue.digital.nhs.uk/) * Central Digital Platform (optional registration) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html",
                "dueDate": "2025-06-20T23:59:59+01:00",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "018714-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018714-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-02T11:49:41+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "024415-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024415-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-22T07:42:22+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "W52745",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Digital Primary Care",
        "description": "This is the replacement for the GPITF framework with additional categories of supply within Digital Primary Care. The purpose of DPC is to support primary care to acquire digital technology and data solutions to improve lives of patients & staff, where NHSE: - enhances equitable access to services, helps patients to be better informed and empowered; and improves population health management; - optimises use of digital technology, reduces workforce burdens, and facilitates improvements in retention and wellbeing; - fosters creativity and innovation in Primary Care, improve pathway and workflow efficiency, and delivers value for money. IT solutions are marketed on the Digital Services for Integrated Care (DSIC) Catalogue, an online marketplace for supply and purchase of clinical information systems that meet digital needs in health and social care. This may result in multiple frameworks/Dynamic Markets covering the categories of supply that will allow buyers to purchase from the Catalogue.",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48000000",
                        "description": "Software package and information systems"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72000000",
                        "description": "IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48180000",
                        "description": "Medical software package"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48311000",
                        "description": "Document management software package"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48810000",
                        "description": "Information systems"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72263000",
                        "description": "Software implementation services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72300000",
                        "description": "Data services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 480000000,
            "amount": 400000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planned",
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-08-29T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
    },
    "language": "en"
}