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ODS DSE Release 4

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded the award stage for the contract titled "ODS DSE Release 4," which falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. This procurement, located in London, United Kingdom, and classified under the main procurement category of services, was a direct award due to technical and economic constraints. The procurement method involved a direct contract with a single supplier, DH OPCO UK LTD, based in Leeds. The contract period spans from 2nd March to 31st March 2026, and the total contract value is £221,878.80. The legal basis for this award is covered under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT services and software development, especially those capable of offering bespoke solutions tailored to complex technical environments. Companies experienced in integrating and enhancing health data systems will be particularly suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The procurement strategy highlights the importance of technical expertise and the capacity to host and incorporate key software functionalities in the healthcare sector. Businesses with similar capabilities can look at this contract as a model for potential growth in securing future contracts from NHS England or other public authorities requiring specialised digital solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ODS DSE Release 4

Notice Description

SoW ref 52609 Following the first, second and third release of the ODS Data Search and Export, NHSE have requested a fourth release to include features that were not able to be developed and implemented during the first three releases. The aim and objective is to ensure that NHSE are maximising and expanding their use of the ODS Data search and export capabilities. The overall aim is to provide ODS's bespoke requirements to support the on-going development of the service.

Procurement Information

DSE is the front end of, and is directly fed from, our FHIR R4 API, which this supplier hosts. Another supplier would not be able to provide the front end (DSE) without also hosting the API. In summary, it would not be technically feasible or economically efficient for another provider to carry out this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06595e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015722-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,899 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Rob Elliott
Contact Email
england.contractmanagement.ddat@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

DH OPCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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