Planning

Interoperability Standards (IOPS) Run, Maintain and Transform

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 06:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England in Leeds is planning a public procurement process titled "Interoperability Standards (IOPS) Run, Maintain and Transform". This particular procurement is at the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 15 December 2026 to 14 December 2029, and a potential extension until 14 December 2031. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software maintenance and repair services across the United Kingdom. As part of the legal framework, this will be procured via the Crown Commercial Services under the RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 framework, guided by the PCR 2015 regulations. Key dates to note include a future notice planned for 1 December 2025. The estimated contract value is approximately £7.4 million, with a gross value to £8.8 million.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services, particularly those adept at supporting health and care initiatives. There is a distinct opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as indicated by suitability criteria in the lot details. Companies with expertise in interoperability standards, application programming interface management, and NHS programme support are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a firm's portfolio in the public health sector and potentially provide visibility on a national scale.

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Notice Title

Interoperability Standards (IOPS) Run, Maintain and Transform

Notice Description

The provision of run, maintain and transform of the interoperability standards and the evolution of the UK Core. Close support to APIM and delivery of support to NHS Programmes and wider Health and Care initiatives. 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-055feb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040346-2025
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2029 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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