Planning

IT Operations Centre 2

NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS

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Planning

17 Jul 2025 at 07:36

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, based in Leeds, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "IT Operations Centre 2". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the IT services sector, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The project is intended to facilitate the onboarding of new and existing IT services and is set to be procured via the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. With a gross budget of £13.2 million, the contract period is slated to commence on 30th January 2027 and conclude on 29th January 2030, with a potential extension until 29th January 2032. Prospective suppliers should note the future notice scheduled for 1st February 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT consulting and services industry, particularly those specialising in health digital capabilities. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs, given the project's emphasis on supporting new and ongoing services with a robust delivery and development capacity. Companies equipped to provide innovative IT solutions and services may find this tender a substantial growth opportunity. By engaging early, businesses can position themselves to offer competitive services under the framework, expanding their footprint within the healthcare sector's digital transformation efforts.

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Notice Title

IT Operations Centre 2

Notice Description

The provision of build, delivery, analysis and development personnel, specifically to support the onboarding of new and existing services. 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-0560c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040698-2025
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
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2027 - 29 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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