Planning

Digital Delivery Partner 2

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is initiating a procurement process for a Digital Delivery Partner 2, aiming to provide DevOps services across various directorates. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and will be executed through the Crown Commercial Service RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 framework under the PCR 2015, conditional upon budgetary approval. The tender is categorized under IT services that include consulting, software development, Internet, and support, and pertains to the services industry category. With a total gross value of £22,800,000, this opportunity is designed to commence on September 30, 2026, and span until September 29, 2028, with a delivery scope throughout the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that this is a selective procurement process employing a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for companies, particularly SMEs, looking to expand their footprint in providing IT services to the public sector. The procurement of a Digital Delivery Partner presents a potential growth avenue for firms specialising in DevOps and related digital solutions, aiming to support NHS England’s operational infrastructure. Businesses with expertise in software development, consulting, Internet, and support services are encouraged to consider this tender, as the framework allows for strategic partnership with NHS England thereby amplifying their influence within central government operations. The opportunity to engage with a high-profile public authority such as NHS England can significantly enhance business credibility and market presence.

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Notice Title

Digital Delivery Partner 2

Notice Description

Digital Delivery Partner to provide DevOps services into various NHSE Directorates. The commencement of procurement and award of any subsequent contract will be subject to budgetary approval. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Service - RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 under PCR 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035895-2026
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
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2028 2-3 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

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