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Federated Data Platform (FDP) - Evaluation Partner

NHS ENGLAND

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01 Dec 2025 at 16:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking an Evaluation Partner for its Federated Data Platform (FDP) under a tender process, which is categorised within research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in London, this procurement falls under the Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) due to the scale and complexity of the project. The procurement stage is currently active with key activities including an enquiry period ending on 16th December 2025 and a tender period closing on 5th January 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging a broad range of competition, and involves substantial funding with a contract value of £600,000. The tender prioritises delivering service specifications, price competitiveness, and social value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on technology and data evaluation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to bid for this contract, as there is a criterion supporting SME suitability. Businesses that can demonstrate high quality technical capabilities and offer innovative solutions to project evaluation will find this tender attractive. This is a chance to engage with NHS England, a major public authority in central government, and contribute to a high-profile digital transformation project with potential long-term benefits.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078638-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Janice Brodie
Contact Email
commercial@nhsengland.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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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