Planning

Spine DevOps

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 12:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England, Leeds involves a planned tender titled "Spine DevOps" within the IT services industry category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. This process concerns the location of Leeds, United Kingdom, and is presently in the planning stage. Prospective suppliers should note that the communication for this tender will be updated on the 1st of November 2025, with the actual contract period expected to start on the 8th of September 2026 and conclude by the 7th of September 2029. The contract, prepared under the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2, is worth GBP 18,000,000, extending up to GBP 21,600,000, inclusive of potential renewals.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in digital DevOps and IT services, particularly those capable of supporting NHS digital operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the lot's suitability criteria. Firms equipped with the expertise to handle complex healthcare IT needs, especially those familiar with public sector procurement processes, would be well-suited to compete. This contract is an excellent prospect for enhancing visibility and establishing a relationship with a prominent government body like NHS England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spine DevOps

Notice Description

Digital run and maintain DevOps services for the Spine Core Platform. lease note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Services - RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 under PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039952-2025
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
£18,000,000 £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 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 7 Sep 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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