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Utilising the NHS Federated Data Plaform to enhance understanding of user needs

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 15:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 15:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England focuses on enhancing the understanding of user needs utilizing the NHS Federated Data Platform. This contract, classified under health services, falls into the industry category of central government services. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and has already moved through the award stage, with the contract active from 10th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was open, under a below-threshold, open competition process. The related tender and award processes were driven by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, and the final contract was signed on 9th December 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 14th December 2025, and the award of the contract to Akeso and Company Limited, a large business entity. This case reflects active involvement in the project's completion as evidenced by the contract status.

This tender, by enhancing the adoption and understanding of the NHS Federated Data Platform, presents significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in health services and data management. Organisations with expertise in addressing customer challenges within healthcare settings and enhancing platform utilisation stand to gain from participating in such contracts. The project seeks businesses capable of delivering technical solutions with a 70% focus on technical value, complemented by social value and competitive pricing. With a gross contract value amounting to £42,000, this presents fruitful prospects for companies with established capabilities in research and service delivery in public health contexts, maximising their growth via engagement with public sector data platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Utilising the NHS Federated Data Plaform to enhance understanding of user needs

Notice Description

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES To meet its adoption target, the programme needs to enhance its understanding of customer needs and motivations. This research will: Identify challenges faced by NHS trusts and explore how the FDP can address them. Assess awareness and understanding of the FDP among trusts. Explore attitudes and sentiment towards the platform, including perceived benefits and drawbacks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083472-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
sharron giblin
Contact Email
sharron.giblin@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

AKESO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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