---
title: "Apache Spark"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e5d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS"
published: "2025-07-14"
---

# Apache Spark

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e5d

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## Summary

NHS England, Leeds is initiating a procurement process for the Apache Spark Data Services platform, aimed at supporting data and analytics within the organisation's Common Data Platform. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services like consulting, software development, and Internet support. It is planned as part of the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Services 2 Framework and follows the PCR 2015 legal basis. Currently in the planning stage, this procurement is scheduled to progress further after a future notice date of 1 August 2025. The contract, set to commence on 31 January 2027, will run until 30 January 2030, with the possibility of extension until January 2031. The procurement is above threshold and identified as suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data platforms and analytics. Companies capable of providing comprehensive solutions encompassing platform requirements, processing unit consumption, and support for migration and mobilisation stand to gain. Additionally, this opportunity suits SMEs looking to expand their reach by delivering large-scale services to central government entities like NHS England. The potential contract value is substantial, amounting to £10,000,000, thus offering considerable avenues for business growth.

## Notice

Procurement of the Apache Spark Data Services platform solution for processing and analytics in support of the Common Data Platform and other associated services or solutions within NHSE Data & Analytics. Re-procurement shall encompass: Platform functional/non-functional requirements, Consumption of processing units, Support & Maintenance, Services in support of migration, mobilisation and transformation in live running. 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/039552-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 10:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039552-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039552-2025
  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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