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title: "Standards Directory Service Support 2026-28"
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# Standards Directory Service Support 2026-28

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9760779e-2c83-43e4-9ade-25886276f7af

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Standards Directory Service Support 2026-28" has been completed, with NHS England serving as the buying organisation. This tender involves the procurement of user-centred design services aimed at maintaining and enhancing the NHS Standards Directory Website Platform. The platform helps suppliers and care providers locate nationally recognised standards necessary for data handling and exchange within England. The procurement falls under the industry category of "License management software package" and uses a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are to be delivered to addresses in Leeds, United Kingdom, with the contract running from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender had a value of £596,400 GBP, and the award was made on 9 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in user-centred design and agile research, particularly those capable of contributing to the continuity and improvement of digital service platforms like the NHS Standards Directory. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete in these calls for service, given the procurement process's suitability criteria. The awarded contract indicates a favourable environment for suppliers seeking to engage with public healthcare and technology projects, thereby supporting business growth within these sectors. The award has been granted to Answer Digital Limited, highlighting a potential partnership model for SMEs aiming to serve public health organisations through innovative digital solutions.

## Notice

Procurement of user centred design services to assist the process of agile research, design, development, delivery and testing to ensure business continuity of the NHS Standards Directory Website Platform which includes run, maintain and enhancements of the service. The directory allows users such as suppliers and care providers to find nationally recognised standards needed for recording, handling and exchange of data in England, both those published and coming soon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95f3a72-d762-4110-8e56-3ee3b420a575 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £596,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £596,400 |
| 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 | ANSWER DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95f3a72-d762-4110-8e56-3ee3b420a575

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95f3a72-d762-4110-8e56-3ee3b420a575
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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