---
title: "Next Gen Smartcards"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e37"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS"
published: "2025-07-14"
---

# Next Gen Smartcards

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e37

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## Summary

NHS England, based in Leeds, is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Next Gen Smartcards," which falls under the goods industry category, specifically smart cards. This procurement involves the supply and distribution of identity and access management smartcards and related services. The procurement, with a gross value of £15,000,000, is planned to be conducted via the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Framework and will adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The planned contract period is from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2029, with the potential for extension till 31st January 2031. The notice for further details is expected to be published by 1st August 2025, enabling interested stakeholders to prepare their proposals accordingly.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of delivering smart card technology and associated services. Businesses specialising in IT solutions, identity management systems, and secure distribution networks would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Involvement in such a project could enhance a company's profile, expand its client base within central government operations, and form important partnerships through the Crown Commercial Services network.

## Notice

Identity and Access Management: Smartcard purchase (inc. Mini driver licence and support), warehousing and distribution service. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework under PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039507-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30162000 - Smart cards

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 09:43 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039507-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039507-2025
  14th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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