--- title: "Covid 19 and Related Programmes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5e8e437-2b21-4063-958b-f12e86283aa8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5e8e437-2b21-4063-958b-f12e86283aa8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5e8e437-2b21-4063-958b-f12e86283aa8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5e8e437-2b21-4063-958b-f12e86283aa8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS DIGITAL" published: "2024-12-09" --- # Covid 19 and Related Programmes Buyer: NHS DIGITAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5e8e437-2b21-4063-958b-f12e86283aa8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5e8e437-2b21-4063-958b-f12e86283aa8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5e8e437-2b21-4063-958b-f12e86283aa8.json) ## Summary NHS Digital has awarded a contract titled "Covid 19 and Related Programmes" within the IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support industry category. The procurement is based in Leeds, United Kingdom, with the process currently at the Award stage. The contract, originally valued at £45,000,000, has been extended by eighteen months to 8th May 2026 due to unforeseen needs, now with a revised value of £65,007,412.39. This direct award was made in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, with key services including integrated product and delivery management, technical specialty - architecture, business analysis, IT development operations, data quality, assurance & test, and user-centred design. This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in end-to-end IT service delivery and agile project management. SMEs, even though not specifically encouraged for this particular procurement, could benefit from similar future tenders. Larger companies with a strong background in IT development, especially those experienced in healthcare and government contracts, would find this opportunity beneficial. The procurement method, a selective call-off from a framework agreement, ensures that the necessary expertise and capability for such high-value, complex projects are met. ## Notice AWARD End-to-End designing and developing services from discovery to live phases, to deliver the Services to manage the Tech and Data workstream of the Vaccinations Programme DIRECT AWARD The value of this Direct Award extension is, PS27,507,412.39. The Expiry Date has been extended by eighteen months to 8th May 2026. This Direct Award extension is being made in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services provided under the contract remain the same, being the provision of Integrated Product and Delivery Management, Technical Speciality - Architecture, Business Analysis, IT Development Operations, Data Quality, Assurance & Test and User Centred Design. However, there has been an unforeseen need to extend the contract for a further eighteen months while the re-procurement, ahead of a planned 2026 award, is completed. During the original and extended term, there has been a non-substantial amendment to the contract, reflecting the agile nature of the services. The revised value of the contract is now PS65,007,412.39 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f467cfd7-ef07-4971-8d34-869939a5ff8d | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | 12 Jun 2022 - 12 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | AIRE LOGIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 9 Dec 2024 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f467cfd7-ef07-4971-8d34-869939a5ff8d - 18 Jul 2022 at 11:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595284b6-5512-4787-9bdf-0b5fed5e8011 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f467cfd7-ef07-4971-8d34-869939a5ff8d 9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/595284b6-5512-4787-9bdf-0b5fed5e8011 18th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000IuTB/0t_HhVmrO9n89g933.Kqc_oc6owQpwlRsqME5grOx_M C82919 (08.07.2022)-Covid-19 Programme 01 Order Form v1.0F 24Jun22 - Final - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a2ff49e-4369-4fea-8f2e-82b58fe99976 C82919 (08.07.2022)-Covid-19 Programme 01 Order Form v1.0F 24Jun22 - Final ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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