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NHS Federated Data Platform Gateway 4/0 Preparation and assurance and review

NHS ENGLAND

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21 Nov 2025 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "NHS Federated Data Platform Gateway 4/0 Preparation and Assurance and Review" was led by NHS England, based in London, UK. This project falls under the services category in the health industry. The contract was awarded to Cloudscaler, a supplier located in Essex, United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The related contract was signed on 17th June 2025, with the service period running from 18th June to 14th July 2025. This tender is part of the legislative framework set by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data platform assurance within the health sector, particularly those equipped to deliver projects swiftly without the need for extensive competitive tendering. Companies such as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Cloudscaler, that possess niche expertise and flexibility, are well-suited to secure similar procurement opportunities. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to showcase their specialised skills, expand their portfolio in the public sector, and establish valuable connections with central government bodies like NHS England.

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Notice Title

NHS Federated Data Platform Gateway 4/0 Preparation and assurance and review

Notice Description

Provision of an independent advisor to provide constructive feedback and challenge on programme plans and products being developed. Cloudscaler have specialist expertise in FDP design assurance and were the only supplier capable of delivering this requirement within the timeframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e61d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075946-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 14 Jul 2025 30 days
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

CLOUDSCALER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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