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21 Jul 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by NHS England involved a contract titled "Digital Maturity Assessment", classified under systems consultancy services within the services procurement category. The process was specifically designed to evaluate the maturity, capability, and readiness of digital health products and services. Located in London, with the primary delivery address at Wellington House, Waterloo Road, this procurement reached the Award stage on 21st July 2026, having progressed through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 16th July 2026 with the supplier McKinsey and Company Inc. United Kingdom, valued at £750,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and information systems planning. Firms that offer expertise in assessing and enhancing digital capabilities within the healthcare sector are well-suited to capitalise on similar opportunities. McKinsey's successful bid illustrates the potential for large-scale consultancies to leverage their experience and infrastructure to engage with high-value public procurement processes, especially those aligning with structured frameworks like the SBS Framework. Such opportunities highlight the importance of having robust digital assessment capabilities to help advance public health digital initiatives.

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Notice Title

Digital Maturity Assessment

Notice Description

Contract to carry out a structured assessment and assurance service designed to evaluate the maturity, capability and readiness of digital health products and services against agreed standards and best practice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHSE procured services via SBS Framework. Additional information: The procurement falls under the scope of the framework agreement.

Procurement Information

Award via SBS Framework- Framework Agreement Reference: SBS10225

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068766-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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

MCKINSEY AND COMPANY INC UNITED KINGDOM

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