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title: "DDAT Strategic Partner"
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# DDAT Strategic Partner

Buyer: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2b50ea9-2b02-41f4-93c8-7dded1ef4f08

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## Summary

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed the procurement process for the "DDAT Strategic Partner" contract, classified under IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract is valued at £4,800,000 and was awarded to HIPPO DIGITAL LIMITED. This selective tender was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement now proceeding from the award phase, having been finalised on 30th June 2026. The strategic partnership will be located in the United Kingdom, operating from a central address in London, and aims to achieve digital outcomes across designated projects from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2029.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT and digital consultancy sectors, particularly those capable of providing strategic and specialist DDAT support services. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises are deemed suitable for such projects, potentially paving the way for them to gain significant market foothold in the public sector. The structured nature of this procurement, through a framework agreement, offers an avenue for businesses already engaged in similar frameworks to expand their client base and portfolio within governmental organisations like NICE.

## Notice

Provision of a strategic and specialist DDAT support to enable the achievement of digital outcomes across all designated projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1ebd5a-3d84-425b-9575-a04aaa21ba1e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1ebd5a-3d84-425b-9575-a04aaa21ba1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b1ebd5a-3d84-425b-9575-a04aaa21ba1e
  14th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21550d72-d43a-4534-bf85-570a4191652d
  NICEDSP731 - DDAT Strategic Partner_Redacted

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