Planning

Digital Services for Integrated Care Technical Authoring

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, Leeds, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Digital Services for Integrated Care Technical Authoring." The focus is on IT services encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support to enhance frameworks and procure products for the Digital Services for Integrated Care Programme. This procurement will occur through Crown Commercial Services under framework RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2, with reference to legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The contract is valued at £12.6 million gross (£10.5 million net) and spans from 4 May 2026 to 3 May 2028, with the possibility of renewal. Key communication notes indicate a future notice date set for 1 December 2025, and the services will be delivered within the UK.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting and software development, particularly those with expertise in digital health solutions. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability considerations. This contract would resonate well with companies looking to expand their portfolio in providing digital services within the healthcare sector, as the demand for such services is on an upward trend. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to longer-term partnerships and further opportunities to influence the development of digital frameworks for NHS England.

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Notice Title

Digital Services for Integrated Care Technical Authoring

Notice Description

To support the ongoing development and maintenance of frameworks/procurement products delivered by the Digital Services for Integrated Care Programme. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Services - RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 under PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039923-2025
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
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2028 2-3 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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