Planning

Next Gen Smartcards

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 09:43

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in Leeds, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Next Gen Smartcards," which falls under the goods industry category, specifically smart cards. This procurement involves the supply and distribution of identity and access management smartcards and related services. The procurement, with a gross value of £15,000,000, is planned to be conducted via the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Framework and will adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The planned contract period is from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with the potential for extension till 31st January 2031. The notice for further details is expected to be published by 1st August 2025, enabling interested stakeholders to prepare their proposals accordingly.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering smart card technology and associated services. Businesses specialising in IT solutions, identity management systems, and secure distribution networks would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Involvement in such a project could enhance a company's profile, expand its client base within central government operations, and form important partnerships through the Crown Commercial Services network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Next Gen Smartcards

Notice Description

Identity and Access Management: Smartcard purchase (inc. Mini driver licence and support), warehousing and distribution service. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework under PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039507-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30162000 - Smart cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 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, LEEDS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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