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Federated Data Platform Engagement Check and Challenge Group Services 2026/27

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Apr 2026 at 14:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has concluded a procurement process for the Federated Data Platform Engagement Check and Challenge Group Services for the 2026/27 period. This contract, analysed under the industry category of health services, was awarded through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, to the supplier "National Voices". Located in London, NHS England operates from Wellington House, and the awarded contract will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £43,056. The contract aims to enhance the Federated Data Platform (FDP) by providing strategic communications and engagement advice.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health services and data management. Companies specialising in advisory services, patient communications, and stakeholder engagement could find evolving opportunities in this sector. This contract exemplifies a strategic opening for businesses geared towards offering consultancy and support services to central government’s health initiatives, benefiting those with expertise in integrated care systems and data platforms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Federated Data Platform Engagement Check and Challenge Group Services 2026/27

Notice Description

NHS England preciously announced the award of a contract to provide the Federated Data Platform (FDP), that sits across NHS Trusts and Integrated Care Systems allowing data held in separate environments to be connected in a secure and safe environment, delivering joined up care for millions of patients, tackle waiting lists and reducing hospital discharge delays. The FDP Advisory Group is an independent stakeholder advisory group which provides strategic advice for NHS England's Federated Data Platform on communications, engagement and transparency, considering patient, public, professional and ethical context, complimented by the Patient and Public Communications Advisory Panel which provides a patient voice on communications and engagement materials. The Advisory Group is an integral forum to provide expert advice, raise concerns and flag emerging issues, ensuring stakeholders remain confident in the roll out and use cases of FDP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040033-2026
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
£35,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months 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

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

NATIONAL VOICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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