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title: "HRG Grouper development and support 2026"
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# HRG Grouper development and support 2026

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f83eb456-bb4b-4a24-ae78-39ff94ed62b1

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a selective procurement process, calling-off from a framework agreement, for the "HRG Grouper development and support 2026" project, awarding the contract to Woodward Associates Limited. This procurement involves software-related services within the Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) Grouper and the Prescribed Specialised Services (PSS) Tool. The project is categorised under the CPV scheme with ID 72260000. The location for delivery is Leeds, United Kingdom, postal code LS1 4AP. The tender concluded on 12th December 2025, with the contract period running from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2028, and an award amount of £420,000. The most recent award notice was published on 9th January 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs, given its emphasis on software development and support services. Companies experienced in healthcare software and those capable of meeting NHS England's rigorous standards would find this contract suitable. It enables suppliers to demonstrate expertise in healthcare systems while building close ties with a significant public sector client, potentially opening avenues for future collaborations with government entities. The contract requires not only technical proficiency but also strategic partnership capabilities, which is beneficial for companies aiming to enhance their footprint in the public health sector.

## Notice

Re-procurement of an experienced and suitably qualified supplier with the capacity and capability to provide ongoing development, delivery, and support for the Healthcare Resource Group (HRG) Grouper, the Prescribed Specialised Services (PSS) Tool, and any developmental software products required by the National Casemix Office."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97131106-605b-4895-9cc3-9460ddd04d27 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,260,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOODWARD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97131106-605b-4895-9cc3-9460ddd04d27
- 9 Jan 2026 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd01e24-4941-4e91-8123-960b1a65cabd
- 29 Dec 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8608106e-171a-42e2-a955-863f04e1d107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97131106-605b-4895-9cc3-9460ddd04d27
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd01e24-4941-4e91-8123-960b1a65cabd
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8608106e-171a-42e2-a955-863f04e1d107
  29th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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