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title: "Public Health Knowledge and Library Services from UKHSA - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646b1"
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published: "2026-02-04"
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# Public Health Knowledge and Library Services from UKHSA - 2026

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646b1

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## Summary

NHS England has procured the "Public Health Knowledge and Library Services from UKHSA - 2026", concluding the award stage as of 4th February 2026. This procurement falls under the services industry category, focusing on health services, and is situated in London, UK. The procurement was conducted using a direct method without competition, as it was a below-threshold process. The contract, awarded to the UK Health Security Agency, was signed on 5th September 2025, and will be active throughout 2026, from 1st January to 31st December. This contract supports public health professionals by providing access to a wide array of library services and resources essential for informed decision-making.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health services and information management systems by showcasing their capabilities in supporting public service missions. Organizations offering digital library solutions, e-journals, and training in information skills could find this type of contract beneficial for showcasing expertise and contributing to improved public health outcomes. The procurement highlights a need for services that support knowledge management and resource accessibility, providing an avenue for businesses that can deliver integrated health information solutions to engage with central government entities like NHS England.

## Notice

The UKHSA library service provides comprehensive support to public health professionals and other senior leaders working in the NSHE through an extensive array of resources and expert services. Practitioners benefit from access to a vast collection of e-journals, e-books, and physical collections, ensuring they have the information needed for informed decision-making. The library offers skilled literature searching and precise information retrieval, along with document delivery and inter-library loans to quickly fulfill resource needs. Staff also receive support in copyright and licensing, as well as regular knowledge updates and tailored alerting services to stay current with the latest research. By promoting and facilitating access to these resources and offering training in information skills, the library service empowers NHS practitioners with essential tools to enhance patient care and advance their professional expertise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009876-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,500 |

## 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009876-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009876-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details 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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