Award

Publication of standardised Digital & Data Job Roles

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

20 Oct 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by NHS England involves the project titled "Publication of standardised Digital & Data Job Roles," focusing on the services category within the human resources management consultancy sector. This contract is based in London, United Kingdom, and entails the standardisation of Digital & Data job roles to support digital transformation within the NHS. The process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 20th October 2025, and it will be active from 3rd November 2025 through to 31st March 2026. Notably, the procurement method used was direct, carried out below the threshold without competition, and the project budget is approximately £79,850 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in human resources management consultancy, particularly those with a focus on digital workforce development and standardisation frameworks like SFIAplus. The involvement of a prominent supplier such as The British Computer Society (BCS) highlights the project's relevance to organisations capable of driving standardised solutions in digital and data roles. Companies with experience in consultancy, digital transformation, and data job role standardisation will find this contract particularly fitting, offering potential for establishing long-term partnerships with a central government body like NHS England.

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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-05cfff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066799-2025
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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