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title: "Interoperability Standards (IOPS)"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2022-04-11"
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# Interoperability Standards (IOPS)

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-359709b0-4061-41a6-b562-39c80c721ace

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Interoperability Standards (IOPS)" contract, issued by NHS Digital, is currently completed. This tender is focused on the provision of DevOps services, essential for supporting the operations of an interoperability standards team. The contract is classified under the IT services category, specifically addressing consulting and software development. The total value of the contract is £10,000,000, with a minimum value of £7,300,000. The contract period is set from 17th December 2021 to 16th December 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, facilitated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 29th October 2021, based in Leeds, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and IT operations, particularly those with expertise in Agile development methodologies. Companies offering DevOps services that align with the requirements of NHS Digital could find a valuable prospect for growth. Given the scale of the contract and its focus on IT services, medium to large enterprises with a proven track record in delivering such solutions would be ideally positioned to compete effectively for this project.

## Notice

The provision of support and appropriate responsibility for the provision of resources that will meet the Buyer's outcomes related to the effective and efficient operation of an interoperability standards team. The support required for this Call-Off is DevOps services (The provision of Services that combines software development and IT operations and aims to shorten the system development life cycle and provide continuous delivery with high quality software. The service is intended to be delivered so that it is complimentary to the Agile software development. Includes run, maintain and transform).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc1ef46-e574-4090-bc59-c8c07ed0eeab |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 16 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,300,000 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| 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 | AIRE LOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc1ef46-e574-4090-bc59-c8c07ed0eeab
- 14 Mar 2022 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc4eac6-8384-450f-b65a-79c56c05b56c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc1ef46-e574-4090-bc59-c8c07ed0eeab
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbc4eac6-8384-450f-b65a-79c56c05b56c
  14th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HqNW/XI7GnRjUHJLIoPbCzgwxlkVTcaOuM6sJogpRm9ssNds
  C58634 IOPS 01 Order Form v1.0F 18Jan22 - Redacted

## Provenance

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