---
title: "Utilising the NHS Federated Data Plaform to enhance understanding of user needs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1f1"
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published: "2025-12-16"
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# Utilising the NHS Federated Data Plaform to enhance understanding of user needs

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1f1

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NHS England focuses on enhancing the understanding of user needs utilizing the NHS Federated Data Platform. This contract, classified under health services, falls into the industry category of central government services. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and has already moved through the award stage, with the contract active from 10th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method was open, under a below-threshold, open competition process. The related tender and award processes were driven by the legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, and the final contract was signed on 9th December 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 14th December 2025, and the award of the contract to Akeso and Company Limited, a large business entity. This case reflects active involvement in the project's completion as evidenced by the contract status.

This tender, by enhancing the adoption and understanding of the NHS Federated Data Platform, presents significant opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in health services and data management. Organisations with expertise in addressing customer challenges within healthcare settings and enhancing platform utilisation stand to gain from participating in such contracts. The project seeks businesses capable of delivering technical solutions with a 70% focus on technical value, complemented by social value and competitive pricing. With a gross contract value amounting to £42,000, this presents fruitful prospects for companies with established capabilities in research and service delivery in public health contexts, maximising their growth via engagement with public sector data platforms.

## Notice

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES To meet its adoption target, the programme needs to enhance its understanding of customer needs and motivations. This research will: Identify challenges faced by NHS trusts and explore how the FDP can address them. Assess awareness and understanding of the FDP among trusts. Explore attitudes and sentiment towards the platform, including perceived benefits and drawbacks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083472-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKESO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083472-2025
- 9 Dec 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081124-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083472-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081124-2025
  9th December 2025 - Tender 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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