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National Infrastructure & Service Transformation Authority Gate 5 Review

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2026 at 13:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement activity by NHS England targets the provision of a "National Infrastructure & Service Transformation Authority Gate 5 Review," marking the closure phase of the Frontline Digitisation Programme. The contract, dated to commence on 16 March 2026 and end by 19 March 2026, is valued at £14,716.87 GBP. Categorised under health and government services, it involves external reviewers to assure programme closure readiness. NHS England, located in London, is the buyer, while HM Treasury, also based in London, serves as the supplier. The procurement method employed was 'direct,' as the contract was issued below the threshold without competition.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses capable of providing independent assurance services in governmental and health sectors. Ideal contenders for this tender would be enterprises specialising in programme evaluation and project management within healthcare and public service domains. Companies with experience in digital transformation and infrastructure projects, particularly those that value collaboration with governmental bodies like NHS England and HM Treasury, stand well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for further expansion and reputation building.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Infrastructure & Service Transformation Authority Gate 5 Review

Notice Description

The service is an independent NISTA Gate 5 assurance review for the Frontline Digitisation Programme, which is entering its formal close-down phase after four years and must be removed from the Government Major Projects Portfolio by 31 March 2026. The review, commissioned through HM Treasury, provides external assurance to assess programme closure readiness, verify delivery outcomes, and confirm that lessons learned, benefits, and close-down requirements have been met. This work will be carried out by NISTA, with external reviewers used if required, and represents the mandatory final assurance step before the programme concludes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017340-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75131000 - Government services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,716 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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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

HM TREASURY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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