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title: "Federation of DDaT (Digital, Data, and Technology) and Informatics Professionals"
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# Federation of DDaT (Digital, Data, and Technology) and Informatics Professionals

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e01de9-f9b3-47ad-a5eb-f4acf0bc4aa1

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## Summary

NHS England is initiating a procurement process titled "Federation of DDaT (Digital, Data, and Technology) and Informatics Professionals", focusing on the development of professional standards and maintenance of a professional register within the DDaT and informatics sectors. The procurement, classified under business services, is taking place in England, specifically with delivery to London (SE1 6LH). Currently in the planning stage, the anticipated contract period is from 29 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, with a total estimated value of £4,035,000. Interested parties should note that responses to the Request for Information (RFI) must be submitted by 4 February 2022, and a future notice regarding the tender will be available on 1 March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in consulting, recruitment, and other related services. Businesses well-suited to compete will be those capable of contributing to professional standards in the DDaT field and maintaining a robust professional register. With a substantial budget and an open procurement method, this tender not only enhances service delivery within the NHS but also supports the growth of capable organisations in the sector.

## Notice

Development of professional standards across DDaT & informatics professions; creation and maintenance of a professional register. Please download and complete the appended RFI and return it to charlie.stephens@nhs.net by Friday 4 February 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af39e8cc-41be-49a0-b582-8131feabacc1 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,035,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 14:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af39e8cc-41be-49a0-b582-8131feabacc1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af39e8cc-41be-49a0-b582-8131feabacc1
  25th January 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HBl3/bjbOQQmQQFjv7jD6vjfHmQzn9FgMF.SDyYk8UfuRnOM
  22_01_02 - RFI V1.

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