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title: "Utilising FDP to enhance understanding of User needs for adoption in NHS Trusts"
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# Utilising FDP to enhance understanding of User needs for adoption in NHS Trusts

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2500b4e-5440-4793-85fc-c01304714cc6

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## Summary

NHS England is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the project titled "Utilising FDP to enhance understanding of User needs for adoption in NHS Trusts," within the health services industry category. As per the procurement notice dated 9th September 2025, this open procedure aims to conduct research to better understand customer needs and motivations across NHS trusts. The contract, valued at £50,000, will be located in Leeds, England, with service delivery expected from 1st November 2025 to 31st December 2026. Interested parties should note the future notice for submission will be updated by 15th October 2025. This is a significant planned initiative by NHS England to improve service adoption within healthcare trusts.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the health services sector to engage with a prestigious organisation like NHS England. The project requires expertise in research and user engagement, which will allow businesses specialising in these areas to demonstrate their capabilities and build a strong portfolio within public healthcare. Successful participation could enhance reputations, provide substantial research opportunities, and potentially lead to further collaborations with NHS trusts, thus fostering business growth and resilience in the sector.

## Notice

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES To meet its adoption target, the programme needs to enhance its understanding of customer needs and motivations. This research will: Identify challenges faced by NHS trusts and explore how the FDP can address them. Assess awareness and understanding of the FDP among trusts. Explore attitudes and sentiment towards the platform, including perceived benefits and drawbacks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096dc89e-4d83-4e67-8d9e-93df221e649d |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2025 at 14:57 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096dc89e-4d83-4e67-8d9e-93df221e649d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/096dc89e-4d83-4e67-8d9e-93df221e649d
  9th September 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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