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title: "User Research - Digital Collaboration Service Future"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e599cc07-77eb-4e77-b14b-df7ae9bae0ab"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2019-04-16"
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# User Research - Digital Collaboration Service Future

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e599cc07-77eb-4e77-b14b-df7ae9bae0ab

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Digital, involves the tender titled "User Research - Digital Collaboration Service Future", which aims to develop a discovery collateral for assessing digital collaboration paths in healthcare within England. This tender falls under the IT services industry category and is valued at £159,644. The procurement, conducted via a selective method calling off from a framework agreement, has reached the Award stage, with the contract period running from 30th July 2018 to 31st October 2018. Key dates include the tender period closing on 13th June 2018, while the contract notice was published on 16th April 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and related support services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the procurement process encourages their participation. Companies with expertise in digital solutions for the health and care system may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence and contribute to significant public projects driving innovation in healthcare collaboration.

## Notice

To provide discovery collateral to enable NHSD to assess the most appropriate path for the future of digital collaboration across health and care within England. This will directly inform the development of an Outline Business Case to replace existing services provided by NHSmail in the 2021 timeframe.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdaae10b-f72c-4815-8736-ec4bc14df6e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £159,644 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,644 |
| 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 6AE |
| 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 | NILE HQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2019 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdaae10b-f72c-4815-8736-ec4bc14df6e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdaae10b-f72c-4815-8736-ec4bc14df6e5
  16th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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