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Publication of standardised Digital & Data Job Roles

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "Publication of standardised Digital & Data Job Roles." This tender falls under the services category, focusing on the development of a professional digital workforce within the health sector. The initiative aims to standardise job roles using frameworks such as SFIAplus to support digital transformation across the NHS. Based in London, NHS England engaged The British Computer Society (BCS) for this project. The procurement process used a direct method, operating below the threshold without competition. The contract, signed on 20th October 2025, is active from 3rd November 2025 until 31st March 2026 with a total gross value of £95,820.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large or similarly experienced businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in digital and data workforce frameworks. As NHS England seeks to enhance digital capabilities, businesses involved in standardising job roles and career pathways can leverage this opportunity to build partnerships and demonstrate their ability to facilitate organisational transformation. The focus on career clarity and pay equity provides substantial room for strategic consultation and implementation, positioning businesses well to capitalise on further engagements within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Publication of standardised Digital & Data Job Roles

Notice Description

Developing a Professional Digital Workforce The NHS is standardising Digital & Data job roles using recognised frameworks like SFIAplus to ensure clarity, consistency, and equity across career pathways, recruitment, and pay--supporting digital transformation across the health system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cffd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066797-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY (BCS

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