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Federated Data Platform (FDP) - Evaluation Partner

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

02 Feb 2026 at 13:18

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England involves the "Federated Data Platform (FDP) - Evaluation Partner" contract, categorized under research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. This process is a significant part of the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP), aimed at evaluating the FDP's impact and achieving accountability. The project's scope centres on understanding programme outcomes, ensuring value for money, and capturing key learnings. Located in London, with an address at Wellington House, the awarding of the contract was pending as of 29th January 2026, with the anticipated contract period set from 2nd March 2026 to 28th February 2029. The total contract value is approximately £700,237 in gross terms, with an overall award amount of £583,531.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in providing high-quality research and development services, to collaborate with a major public authority like NHS England. With a focus on evaluation services, businesses that offer in-depth project analysis, value assessment, and accountability strategies could benefit significantly from this project. While large-scale organisations like Imperial College Projects were involved in the award, there remains a suitable environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute, as evidenced by the participation of four SMEs in the final bid stages. Overall, this tender emphasizes the demand for excellent technical, commercial, and social value offerings, presenting a lucrative prospect for diverse business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Federated Data Platform (FDP) - Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

This contract is for an Evaluation Partner for the Federated Data Platform (FDP). As a Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP), and given the scale and complexity of FDP, an evaluation of the project is a requirement. The Core deliverables for the Evaluation relate to understanding and demonstrating the impact the programme is having and will have in the future, discern if its objectives have been achieved, capture key learning and demonstrate value for money and accountability to its stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£583,531 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE PROJECTS

Further Information

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