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title: "Stewardship and maintenance of the NHS eClass category taxonomy and service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683c8"
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published: "2026-04-16"
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# Stewardship and maintenance of the NHS eClass category taxonomy and service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683c8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the stewardship and maintenance of the NHS eClass category taxonomy and service was conducted by NHS England, a public authority within the central government sector. The contract, awarded to NHS Shared Business Services Limited, involves managing and maintaining a system crucial for the standardised analysis of procurement and expenditure data across the NHS. This procurement process reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 31st March 2026 and coming into force on 1st April 2026. The contract is valued at £36,009.00 excluding VAT and will run until 31st March 2027. The procurement method employed was direct, categorised as below the threshold without competition under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, focusing on services in the health industry category at locations in London and Leeds.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and healthcare data management due to its focus on the systematic analysis of procurement data within the NHS. Large businesses with capabilities in handling complex data systems and who can collaborate closely with NHS entities would find this tender particularly well-suited for their expertise. By contributing to the efficient management of NHS procurement information, businesses can align themselves with public sector requirements, thereby enhancing their growth potential through reliable and impactful service provision.

## Notice

To manage and maintain the eClass category taxonomy to drive a standardised way to analyse procurement and spend data consistently across the NHS to relevant granularity to enable for effective commercial strategies to be developed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034521-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,009 |

## 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 09:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034521-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034521-2026
  16th April 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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