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title: "W181135 DDaT Capability and Outcomes"
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# W181135 DDaT Capability and Outcomes

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ba433cc-d621-474a-899a-6eac267c1658

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has concluded its procurement process for the "W181135 DDaT Capability and Outcomes" contract, focusing on software development services within the IT industry. This award, given to KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED, involves a zero commitment value call-off contract, starting on 17th November 2025 and running until 16th November 2028. The procurement falls under the category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, with an emphasis on enhancing digital, data, and technology capabilities. The tender, which followed a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, has now reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £35,000,000. The NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, serves as the buyer for this contract, with no explicit suitability requirements for SMEs or VCSEs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in IT services, particularly those experienced in software development and digital transformation. Companies with the capability to deliver digital products and services in collaboration with existing public sector IT departments could find this contract beneficial to their portfolio. Larger enterprises or consortiums may be especially well-positioned, given the contract's scale and the collaborative nature of the required outcomes alongside NHSBSA suppliers. This framework offers a structured environment for growth through the provision of digital roles and the successful delivery of outcomes as agreed with buyer stakeholders.

## Notice

Award of a contract for a delivery partner who will work alongside the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate to deliver outcomes in the build of digital products and services. Provision of Services in relation to: *providing Digital Roles (as outlined in the contract) to support capability and capacity in the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate for the delivery of Outcomes in relation to BSA products and services; *the delivery of Outcomes/Deliverables agreed with the Buyer Delivery Manager and/or Buyer Product/Service Owner; working with the existing Buyer Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) department and may also work with other NHSBSA suppliers or as part of a blended team. This is a zero commitment value call off contract. Services are called off through Statement of Work. The contract is for an initial 3 year term with the option to extend by 9 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0aa6d4a-5ca4-47c3-8299-f70b2d13884b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0aa6d4a-5ca4-47c3-8299-f70b2d13884b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0aa6d4a-5ca4-47c3-8299-f70b2d13884b
  8th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b2b8ae5-3233-4aef-a855-4dee4aa9ee23
  W181135 DDaT Capability and Outcomes RM6263 order form and schedule FVA_Redacted2

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