--- title: "Spine DevOps" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa2b16a1-0224-49ca-bcc5-d992f37be240" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa2b16a1-0224-49ca-bcc5-d992f37be240" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa2b16a1-0224-49ca-bcc5-d992f37be240.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa2b16a1-0224-49ca-bcc5-d992f37be240.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS DIGITAL" published: "2026-02-27" --- # Spine DevOps Buyer: NHS DIGITAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa2b16a1-0224-49ca-bcc5-d992f37be240 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa2b16a1-0224-49ca-bcc5-d992f37be240) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa2b16a1-0224-49ca-bcc5-d992f37be240.json) ## Summary NHS Digital has concluded a call-off contract titled "Spine DevOps" under the public procurement process. This contract, awarded to CGI IT UK Limited, involves the operation, maintenance, and development of the Spine Core Platform, which is pivotal for health and social care IT infrastructure across England. The contract, valued at £31,500,000, has been extended until 31 December 2027 to ensure continuous support amidst transition and re-procurement phases. The procurement method employed is selective, facilitating this agreement through a framework, and focuses on custom software development services classified under CPV code 72230000. The location involved is Leeds, United Kingdom. The Spine DevOps contract opens considerable business growth opportunities, particularly for large businesses specialising in custom software development and IT services. Companies with substantial capabilities to handle large volumes of data and communications, given the Spine Core's handling of 10 billion messages annually, are well-suited to compete in future procurement phases. As NHS Digital continues to support over 23,000 healthcare IT systems, businesses providing robust integration solutions to connect local and national IT systems effectively can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the public sector IT landscape. ## Notice This call-off contract is for the provision of run, maintain and development of the Spine Core Platform and ensure it is fully operative and available 24x7x365. Spine Core is a collection of national applications and services which act as a central integration point to facilitate the exchange of information between local and national IT systems. It supports the IT infrastructure for health and social care in England, joining together over 23,000 healthcare IT systems in 20,500 organisations. It holds 100TB of data and handles 10,000,000,000 messages a year. The Initial Contract Value is PS18,000,000 (PS22,500,000 including the optional extension period). VARIATION The value of this variation is PS9,000,000. This variation is being made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The scope of services provided under the contract remain the same, with the variation facilitating a continuation of support while a re-procurement and transition to a new agreement continues. The Total Contract Value is PS31,500,000 and the Expiry Date has been extended to 31/12/2027 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d54169-6163-4c6a-ab9f-d64e571edb01 | | 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 | 27 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 7 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £31,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £40,500,000 | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | BJSS; CGI IT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72230000 - Custom software development services ## Release History - 27 Feb 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d54169-6163-4c6a-ab9f-d64e571edb01 - 27 Apr 2023 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bb9e71-06af-4ea2-b48f-7cc50ac69ea6 - 27 Apr 2023 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7807aed2-1c25-4265-bd0b-079fa2fe2b3e - 15 Dec 2021 at 16:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158bf9ec-0e6a-4fcb-b162-e6cfa9749bd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86d54169-6163-4c6a-ab9f-d64e571edb01 27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4bb9e71-06af-4ea2-b48f-7cc50ac69ea6 27th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7807aed2-1c25-4265-bd0b-079fa2fe2b3e 27th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/158bf9ec-0e6a-4fcb-b162-e6cfa9749bd0 15th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f72e077-8039-4c63-8810-225deca29d01 C49592 Spine DevOps 01 Order Form v1.0F 01Dec21 - Redacted Contract Part 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ffa4c1c-37ff-475d-9d09-1eb06ddb82ba C49592 Spine DevOps 01 Order Form v1.0F 01Dec21 - Redacted Contract Part 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db982a44-b76f-4d05-965d-913bb5923e90 C49592 Spine DevOps 01 Order Form v1.0F 01Dec21 - Redacted Contract Part 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b5d8ba1-5982-473f-a52a-b48ca5f42047 C49592 Spine DevOps 01 Order Form v1.0F 01Dec21 - Redacted Contract Part 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da31f950-4722-45d8-af0d-0efac839d206 C49592 Spine DevOps 01 Order Form v1.0F 01Dec21 - Redacted Contract Part 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aeb5835a-618f-41e4-86b6-e84b2f1f4aa7 C49592 Spine DevOps 01 Order Form v1.0F 01Dec21 - Redacted Contract Part 1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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