Planning

Apache Spark

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, Leeds is initiating a procurement process for the Apache Spark Data Services platform, aimed at supporting data and analytics within the organisation's Common Data Platform. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services like consulting, software development, and Internet support. It is planned as part of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework and follows the PCR 2015 legal basis. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is scheduled to progress further after a future notice date of 1 August 2025. The contract, set to commence on 31 January 2027, will run until 30 January 2030, with the possibility of extension until January 2031. The procurement is above threshold and identified as suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data platforms and analytics. Companies capable of providing comprehensive solutions encompassing platform requirements, processing unit consumption, and support for migration and mobilisation stand to gain. Additionally, this opportunity suits SMEs looking to expand their reach by delivering large-scale services to central government entities like NHS England. The potential contract value is substantial, amounting to £10,000,000, thus offering considerable avenues for business growth.

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Notice Title

Apache Spark

Notice Description

Procurement of the Apache Spark Data Services platform solution for processing and analytics in support of the Common Data Platform and other associated services or solutions within NHSE Data & Analytics. Re-procurement shall encompass: Platform functional/non-functional requirements, Consumption of processing units, Support & Maintenance, Services in support of migration, mobilisation and transformation in live running. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework under PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039552-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £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
31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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