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SDE Accreditation Readiness Audit

NHS ENGLAND

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "SDE Accreditation Readiness Audit" with a focus on securing accreditation for the UKSA Secure Data Environment (SDE) by 2026. The contract, valued at £12,000 gross, was signed on 18 December 2025, with the service period running from 12 January to 31 March 2026. Located in London, this procurement falls under the health services category and involves stringent security, governance, and operational standards. The process utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and has now reached the award stage.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised services in health data management, cybersecurity, governance, and operational assurance within a secure environment. The contract was awarded to the University of the West of England, indicating a preference for organisations with established expertise and resources in tackling complex health data challenges. Businesses in the consultancy, IT security, and compliance sectors, especially those familiar with public sector requirements, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SDE Accreditation Readiness Audit

Notice Description

There is strategic importance of achieving the planned 2026 UKSA Secure Data Environment (SDE) accreditation for NHS England and the necessity of conducting a readiness audit to ensure compliance and maximise outcomes. * The Data Access Policy sets out a clear commitment to make data access the default for secondary uses of NHS data, underpinned by secure, accredited environments. Accreditation is not optional--it is a DHSC policy requirement endorsed by the Goldacre and Sudlow Reviews and reinforced in the Data Saves Lives strategy. The policy mandates that all Secure Data Environments (SDEs) hosting NHS data must demonstrate compliance with stringent standards across: * Security and Cybersecurity - robust controls to prevent breaches and ensure resilience. * Governance and Transparency - clear accountability, public engagement, and ethical oversight. * Operational Assurance - evidence that platforms can deliver safe, scalable, an

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017379-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 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
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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

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

Further Information

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