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Stewardship and maintenance of the NHS eClass category taxonomy and service

NHS ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the stewardship and maintenance of the NHS eClass category taxonomy and service was conducted by NHS England, a public authority within the central government sector. The contract, awarded to NHS Shared Business Services Limited, involves managing and maintaining a system crucial for the standardised analysis of procurement and expenditure data across the NHS. This procurement process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 31st March 2026 and coming into force on 1st April 2026. The contract is valued at £36,009.00 excluding VAT and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, categorised as below the threshold without competition under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on services in the health industry category at locations in London and Leeds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and healthcare data management due to its focus on the systematic analysis of procurement data within the NHS. Large businesses with capabilities in handling complex data systems and who can collaborate closely with NHS entities would find this tender particularly well-suited for their expertise. By contributing to the efficient management of NHS procurement information, businesses can align themselves with public sector requirements, thereby enhancing their growth potential through reliable and impactful service provision.

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Notice Title

Stewardship and maintenance of the NHS eClass category taxonomy and service

Notice Description

To manage and maintain the eClass category taxonomy to drive a standardised way to analyse procurement and spend data consistently across the NHS to relevant granularity to enable for effective commercial strategies to be developed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034521-2026
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
£36,009 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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