Planning

Product & Platforms Digital User Centred Design

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

30 Mar 2026 at 12:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS England, located in London, as the buyer for the contract titled "Product & Platforms Digital User Centred Design," under the IT industry category. This initiative is still at the planning stage, with NHS England intending to procure services via the Crown Commercial Service's Digital Capability for Health framework, specifically under RM6345. The procurement method has been set as selective, utilising pre-Procurement Act commercial tools. The planned contract period is from 29 January 2027 to 28 January 2030, with a potential extension until 28 January 2032. Published on 30 March 2026, the procurement notice serves as an early indicator for this significant opportunity.

This tender presents substantial business growth prospects, especially for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability criteria outlined. Companies with expertise in digital user centre design across platforms and product directorates should find this contract favourable. Leveraging a framework like the Crown Commercial Service further facilitates access for businesses keen to expand their footprint in government services. Eligible parties can prepare to engage with central government authorities like NHS England, capitalising on the strategic importance of digital transformation within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Product & Platforms Digital User Centred Design

Notice Description

Provision of Digital UCD across the Platforms and Product Directorates. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Service - RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 under PCR 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029108-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2027 - 28 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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