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Discovery into the Professionalisation of the NHS DDaT Workforce

NHS England

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11 Sep 2026 at 10:42

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08 Sep 2026 at 18:45

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is commissioning a discovery exercise into how the NHS Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) workforce could be professionalised across the NHS. The work will examine ways to improve workforce capability, consistency, recruitment, retention and career development. Its scope includes research, workforce analysis, engagement with stakeholders and appraisal of possible interventions, including capability frameworks, career pathways, accreditation, professional registration and continuing professional development. The supplier will produce evidence-based recommendations and a high-level roadmap to inform future policy, investment and implementation decisions. This is a professional research, workforce strategy and organisational development service, classified under health services. The requirement is suitable for organisations able to investigate public-sector digital, data and technology workforces and translate findings into practical policy options.

The process reached tender: NHS England invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. There is one lot, with a total estimated value of £50,000 excluding VAT and £60,000 including VAT. The enquiry deadline was 11 September 2026 at 12:00, and the bid submission deadline is 23 September 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 March 2027. Offers will be evaluated on technical quality, social value and price. Suppliers must complete the Bid Response Document and submit it electronically through the Atamis e-Tendering Portal; expressions of interest and bids submitted by other means will not be accepted. Bidders must answer all questions in the procurement documents.

This opportunity suits consultancies, research organisations and specialist workforce or organisational development providers with the ability to assess a complex public-sector DDaT workforce. Relevant strengths include conducting qualitative and quantitative research, analysing workforce capability and labour-market issues, engaging a wide range of NHS stakeholders, and evaluating policy interventions such as professional standards, accreditation, registration, career pathways and continuing development. The buyer is seeking evidence-based recommendations rather than delivery of a technology system, so suppliers should be able to combine strategic analysis with clear, practical options and a roadmap for future implementation. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises, making it accessible to appropriately experienced smaller or mission-led organisations as well as larger consultancies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Discovery into the Professionalisation of the NHS DDaT Workforce

Notice Description

This work will commission a discovery exercise to assess how the NHS Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) workforce could be professionalised to improve capability, consistency, recruitment, retention and career development across the NHS. Through research, workforce analysis, stakeholder engagement and options appraisal, the supplier will explore interventions such as capability frameworks, career pathways, accreditation, professional registration and continuing professional development, ultimately producing evidence-based recommendations and a high-level roadmap to inform future policy, investment and implementation decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f518
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086267-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Postcode Area
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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