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title: "Platforms - Strategic and Operational Support (Datashed)"
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# Platforms - Strategic and Operational Support (Datashed)

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b71b05ea-04fe-4601-9cb6-3cf9a975702e

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## Summary

NHS Digital has completed a tender for "Platforms - Strategic and Operational Support (Datashed)", valued at £70,000. This contract falls under the IT services category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, and internet support. The tender process followed a direct procurement method through a single tender action, due to being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 11 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 October 2022. The delivery addresses cover a broad range including the UK and British Overseas Territories, including specific locations like Leeds, where NHS Digital is headquartered.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those engaged in consulting and software solutions. Companies that can provide operational support and technological expertise in a strategic context would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The contract has been awarded to The Data Shed, a large supplier, indicating a preference for established providers, yet there may still be avenues for collaboration or future business for smaller firms with relevant capabilities in similar domains.

## Notice

Platforms Directorate - Strategic and Operational Support - With Data Shed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237c7f83-b030-4ef8-a98a-3437dbba70d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | THE DATA SHED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237c7f83-b030-4ef8-a98a-3437dbba70d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237c7f83-b030-4ef8-a98a-3437dbba70d2
  4th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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