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title: "Technical Project Management for Data Pipeline Monitoring"
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# Technical Project Management for Data Pipeline Monitoring

Buyer: MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554af

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, aiming to secure technical project management services for data pipeline monitoring. The industry category for this procurement falls under IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contracting authority is located in Maidstone, Kent, UK. The contract was awarded through a direct award method due to the specialised nature of the work required, particularly around the NHS’s Secure Data Environment programme. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2025 and run until 30th June 2026. The total value of the contract is £150,000, with additional considerations for light touch regimes and service continuity risks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in both technical project management and healthcare data systems. Companies equipped with knowledge of NHS programmes, cohort discovery tools, metadata solutions, and data quality frameworks are well-positioned to bid successfully. The project requires a deep understanding of NHS-specific requirements, including familiarity with NHS’s Secure Data Environment, making it ideal for businesses that already have relevant experience within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find this contract accessible, given its direct procurement nature and the suitability criteria mentioned in the tender.

## Notice

Technical project management consultant for data pipeline monitoring for the data warehouse team.

### Procurement Information

The nature of the SDE work requires highly specialised knowledge of various areas of the NHS. These include the NHS wide Secure Data Environment programme and specifically the Kent, Medway and Sussex programme. In depth knowledge is required of the programme aims and the technical specifications of the system. Experience of working in a multi-tenant environment is essential as the role includes working across 3 counties and with numerous healthcare systems. Knowledge of various software is required to ensure that the work to build and maintain the SDE can be successfully carried out including Bunny (a federation tool for cohort discovery within the SDEs), Metadata Works (a metadata tool that is used to collate and report the metadata for the SDE project), the HDR UK health data gateway (for national metadata processing), SQL Server and MS Fabric. The employee needs to play a leading role in designing, developing and maintaining a metadata solution as well as creating cohort discovery protocols and research ready datasets for submission into the SDE. In addition to general technical project manager skills the ICB Data Quality work requires in depth knowledge of the KM ICB data, both local and national feeds with specific knowledge of primary care data feeds being essential. A working knowledge of KMICB data quality needs and the functionality of the reporting suite is key as is a working knowledge of Python in order to assist in the design of the DQ tools. An in depth knowledge of business analyst skills is key to implement the development of use cases and the design of the data quality programme through them. In order to implement the solution an understanding of the DMM (Data Management Maturity) and DAMA frameworks is required as is knowledge of working to ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2025 at 09:04 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2025
  27th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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