--- title: "NHS App" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-033b05b7-bae2-47f2-86ad-41d7174beb2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-033b05b7-bae2-47f2-86ad-41d7174beb2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-033b05b7-bae2-47f2-86ad-41d7174beb2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-033b05b7-bae2-47f2-86ad-41d7174beb2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2026-05-05" --- # NHS App Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-033b05b7-bae2-47f2-86ad-41d7174beb2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-033b05b7-bae2-47f2-86ad-41d7174beb2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-033b05b7-bae2-47f2-86ad-41d7174beb2d.json) ## Summary NHS England has completed a procurement process for the further development of the NHS App, focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract has been awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, who will act as a strategic delivery partner. The contract, valued at £160.1 million, aims to enhance the functionality and user experience of the app, improving how patients and the public access health services. The contract period extends from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2028, with the procurement having reached the award stage. The procurement process was conducted under NHS England, headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, with the Postal Code LS1 4AP. The procurement method is categorised as "Other -", but details indicate it was a competitive process with timelines concluding the tender period by 27th March 2026. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the IT services sector, particularly those focusing on software development and digital health solutions. With IBM as the primary contractor, there is potential for subcontractor engagement, especially for SMEs suited to innovative software solutions and digital health service provision. Businesses that can offer bespoke IT consulting and support services or those that can enhance user-centred digital pathways will find this opportunity aligned to their growth strategies. The focus on developing secure and reliable user-centred pathways underscores the need for expertise in user experience and AI technology implementation, presenting ample opportunity for businesses with strong capabilities in these areas to collaborate and contribute. ## Notice The NHS App is at the forefront of transforming how patients and the public engage with health and care services - improving access and convenience; easing pressure on frontline staff; and empowering users to take greater control in line with the NHS' 10 Year Health Plan. Ongoing improvements to features, functionality and user experience is evolving the App into a go-to health companion. Providing easy access to health records and information alongside timely reminders and results; streamlined journeys and intelligent navigation for unplanned care through AI triage; and the ability to access hospital quality care at home. Following the completion of a competitive procurement process and due governance, IBM has been formally appointed as a strategic delivery partner as we continue to develop secure, reliable and user-centred pathways and services at scale. Additional information: NHS App Delivery Partner Call Off Contract - Mixed Investment ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3a0901-317c-4e28-83ec-791e5d313e68 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £160,100,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3a0901-317c-4e28-83ec-791e5d313e68 - 2 Apr 2026 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6db57f5-5726-4733-9bc5-7ea0bb7b1edd - 2 Apr 2026 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f7989ee-34bb-4eb7-a412-3fcd820b1bdf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc3a0901-317c-4e28-83ec-791e5d313e68 5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6db57f5-5726-4733-9bc5-7ea0bb7b1edd 2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f7989ee-34bb-4eb7-a412-3fcd820b1bdf 2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36d4c9c8-38ce-413b-80e2-8ad0c10f9fa6 REDACTED C421152 NHS App Call-Off Contract - FINAL Combined - Signed Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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