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title: "Interoperability Standards (IOPS) Run, Maintain and Transform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055feb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# Interoperability Standards (IOPS) Run, Maintain and Transform

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

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## Summary

NHS England in Leeds is planning a public procurement process titled "Interoperability Standards (IOPS) Run, Maintain and Transform". This particular procurement is at the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 15 December 2026 to 14 December 2029, and a potential extension until 14 December 2031. The tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software maintenance and repair services across the United Kingdom. As part of the legal framework, this will be procured via the Crown Commercial Services under the RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 framework, guided by the PCR 2015 regulations. Key dates to note include a future notice planned for 1 December 2025. The estimated contract value is approximately £7.4 million, with a gross value to £8.8 million.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services, particularly those adept at supporting health and care initiatives. There is a distinct opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as indicated by suitability criteria in the lot details. Companies with expertise in interoperability standards, application programming interface management, and NHS programme support are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a firm's portfolio in the public health sector and potentially provide visibility on a national scale.

## Notice

The provision of run, maintain and transform of the interoperability standards and the evolution of the UK Core. Close support to APIM and delivery of support to NHS Programmes and wider Health and Care initiatives. Please note this will be procured via Crown Commercial Services - RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2 under PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040346-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,400,000 |
| 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

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 06:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040346-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040346-2025
  16th 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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