---
title: "Childrens HIV and Aids Reporting System (CHARS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9a4"
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published: "2026-06-22"
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# Childrens HIV and Aids Reporting System (CHARS)

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9a4

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a procurement process for the Children's HIV and Aids Reporting System (CHARS) database, located in London, under the industry category of services. The procurement follows a direct award method due to technical reasons and the exclusive intellectual property rights dominated by single suppliers. The contract was awarded to University College London (UCL) and involves data-processing services crucial for the project. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with potential renewal options extending it to March 2028. A standstill period is in effect until 1st July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in data-processing services, particularly those with expertise in health data systems and familiarity with collaborations involving public health authorities. Companies operating in the domain of healthcare analytics and IT services, especially those with capabilities for handling sensitive health data and conducting comprehensive surveillance initiatives, would be well-positioned to compete. Such a contract allows businesses to work closely with esteemed institutions like the NHS and UCL, enhancing their public sector portfolio and contributing to prominent health information systems.

## Notice

Children's HIV and Aids Reporting System (CHARS) database

### Procurement Information

Technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058304-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,894 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, UCL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72310000 - Data-processing services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 07:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058304-2026
- 22 Jun 2026 at 07:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058299-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058304-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058299-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ucl.ac.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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