Planning

Clinicals Run Maintain Transform

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is currently in the planning stage for the "Clinicals Run Maintain Transform" tender, managed by NHS England. This procurement involves a DevOps service with an element of product change and is focused on developing and implementing APIs to support the EPS Next Generation work programme. NHS England, a central government authority based in London, is the buying organisation for this procurement. The tender falls within the IT services industry and is scheduled to commence on 19 October 2026, ending on 18 October 2030, with a potential maximum extension to 18 October 2032. This selective procurement will be conducted under the Government Commercial Agency's RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 framework, as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender is a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related services. The project offers substantial growth possibilities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality DevOps solutions and API implementation. The value of the contract is substantial, with a gross estimated worth of £72.96 million. Businesses with experience in government contracts and those adept at working within the framework of selective procurement processes will find this opportunity attractive. Companies engaged in digital health capabilities should prepare to compete, given the strategic role of this project in transforming health services delivery.

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Notice Title

Clinicals Run Maintain Transform

Notice Description

DevOps service with some product change (transform) activity. Development & implementation of APIs to support delivery of EPS Next generation work programme. The commencement of procurement and award of any subsequent contract will be subject to budgetary approval" ahead of publishing the notice. Please note this will be procured via Government Commercial Agency - RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 framework under PCR 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06805f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032990-2026
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
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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