---
title: "IT Operations Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055fec"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055fec.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND, LEEDS"
published: "2025-07-16"
---

# IT Operations Centre

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

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## Summary

NHS England, based in Leeds, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for establishing an IT Operations Centre. This initiative falls under the services category and is aimed at designing the future state of the Live Services Directorate. The procurement will be conducted via Crown Commercial Services under RM6345 Digital Capability for Health 2, aligned with UK legislation 2023/54. Key communications related to this opportunity are scheduled for release by January 2026, with the contract period expected to commence on 4th January 2027 and potentially extend until 3rd January 2032. The project, valued at approximately £13.2 million gross, will be executed across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth and collaboration, particularly for businesses specialising in software maintenance and repair services. The project is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Engaging in this contract could enhance their portfolios and position them as key contributors to the digital transformation efforts within the NHS. Businesses that are adept at managing large-scale operations and transitions in IT services would find this tender well-suited to their expertise.

## Notice

To appoint a supplier to help design the future state of the Live Services Directorate and support the transition journey to it, from where we are today. 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/040347-2025 |
| 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 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| 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

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 07:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040347-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040347-2025
  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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