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Important information
Procurement pipeline published: July 2020
Next review: November 2020
The pipeline identifies projects greater than £185,000 for procurements not yet awarded.
Please be aware that there is no guarantee that any published pipeline project will lead to a tender publication as we may decide not to proceed with the contract.
The information reflects our anticipated procurement pipeline as at the report date, and is subject to change.
The information and material contained in this report is provided for general information purposes only. We cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies.
NHS Digital makes no commitment that the:
- requirements identified will be procured
- annual value of any contract will be as stated
- timing of any future procurement exercises will be as stated
The procurement pipeline provides a forward view of potential commercial activity and can be accessed below.
The information includes the:
- project title
- estimated value
- estimated date when the contract will be awarded
You can also search for 'NHS Digital contract opportunities' on the government's Contract Finder. It provides details of all ‘closed’ opportunities where the tender process has finished as well as procurements not yet awarded.
How to use the procurement pipeline
Procurement pipeline
| Description | Contract award forecast | Category | Procurement status | Value band |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Veeam ELA reprocurement Project code: prj_1219 |
January 2021 | Software | Reprocurement | D |
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IBM licence and support renewal Project code: prj_1956 |
January 2021 | Software | Reprocurement | B |
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AppDynamics APM Project code: prj_314 |
November 2020 | Software | Reprocurement | B |
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Adobe ETLA Project code: prj_316 |
September 2020 | Software | Reprocurement | B |
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Identity and access management software renewal Project code: prj_3257 |
August 2021 | Authentication server software | Reprocurement | B |
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Novell ZENworks Project code: prj_3589 |
November 2020 | Software | Pipeline - idea | Unknown |
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Cyber - advance threat detection (ATD): discovery phase Project code: prj_3755 |
December 2020 | Cyber support services and systems | Pipeline - idea | E |
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Cyber - accredited training packages Project code: prj_3756 |
December 2020 | Development and training - unclassified | Pipeline - idea | D |
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Federated Data Query for analytics - cyber Project code: prj_3757 |
November 2020 | Cyber support services and systems | Pipeline - idea | B |
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Zero trust authentication - cyber Project code: prj_3758 |
December 2020 | Cyber support services and systems | Pipeline - idea | E |
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Attack simulation platform - cyber Project code: prj_3759 |
April 2021 | Cyber support services and systems | Pipeline - idea | E |
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Encryption enhancements - cyber Project code: prj_3760 |
April 2021 | Cyber support services and systems | Pipeline - idea | F |
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Multimedia and creativity software product suite renewal Project code: prj_4083 |
September 2020 | Specialist software (SaaS) | Pipeline - planned | C |
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Reasonable adjustment furniture Project code: prj_4097 |
October 2020 | Office furniture | Pipeline - planned | C |
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Accessing professional services - complex transformation support Project code: prj_4119 |
September 2020 | Strategy consultancy | Pipeline - planned | F |
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Accessing professional services - strategic technical advice Project code: prj_4121 |
October 2020 | Strategy consultancy | Pipeline - planned | F |
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Digital capability for health framework Project code: prj_4337 |
March 2021 | Software or hardware engineering | Pipeline - planned | J |
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SAS licences Project code: prj_4348 |
November 2020 | Software | Pipeline - planned | D |
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Adult psychiatric morbidity survey 2021 Project code: prj_4359 |
October 2020 | Market research | Pipeline - planned | E |
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Online recruitment assessments system Project code: prj_4368 |
July 2021 | Human resources software | Pipeline - planned | C |
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Skills and performance management system Project code: prj_4370 |
March 2021 | Human resources software | Pipeline - planned | C |
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Talent management system Project code: prj_4371 |
March 2021 | Human resources software | Pipeline - planned | C |
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Confidential reporting platform Project code: prj_4373 |
August 2021 | Human resources software | Pipeline - planned | B |
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Replacement digital signage solution Project code: prj_4402 |
August 2020 | Software | Pipeline - planned | B |
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Testing service development, delivery and run Project code: prj_4427 |
August 2020 | Development outcomes | Pipeline - planned | F |
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Strategy - tactical intervention Project code: prj_4444 |
September 2020 | Strategy consultancy | Pipeline - idea | Unknown |
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Manned security services for Exeter Project code: prj_4465 |
October 2020 | Security guard services | Pipeline - planned | C |
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Content management system support and development services Project code: prj_4468 |
September 2020 | Web platform development software | Pipeline - planned | E |
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Oracle database support renewal 2021 Project code: prj_4503 |
April 2021 | Technical support or help desk services | Pipeline - planned | E |
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Compliant process for NHS Digital apprenticeship programme Project code: prj_4507 |
To be confirmed | Human resources | Pipeline - planned | E |
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End to end graduate recruitment and NHS Digital branding Project code: prj_4510 |
To be confirmed | Recruitment | Pipeline - planned | B |
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Carbon black licensing and support renewal Project code: prj_4542 |
October 2020 | Security software | Pipeline - planned | B |
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Trace customer relation management (CRM) solution Project code: prj_4548 |
August 2020 | Customer relationship management (CRM) software | Pipeline - planned | G |
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Accessing professional services: audit, risk and assurance Project code: prj_4549 |
October 2020 | Audit services | Pipeline - planned | E |
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Test, Trace, Contain (TTC) technical and delivery support Project code: prj_4552 |
September 2020 | Technical services - unclassified | Pipeline - idea | E |
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Test, Trace, Contain (TTC) Test Digital Platform and Services Project code: prj_4575 |
November 2020 | ICT Services | Pipeline - idea | To be confirmed |
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Quest/Dell software contract Project code: prj_581 |
November 2020 | Software - unclassified | Reprocurement | B |
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Redis/RabbitMQ renewal Project code: prj_66 |
September 2020 | Software or hardware engineering | Reprocurement | B |
|
Data platform migration support Project code: tbc |
To be confirmed | Technical services - unclassified | Pipeline - planned | To be confirmed |
Download a copy of the procurement pipeline
We have provided some extra information within the read me first section within this spreadsheet. This includes information on how to submit your interest in potential opportunities.
Opportunities for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)
We want to buy goods and services from SMEs whenever they are offering the best value for money.
Find out more about bidding for government contracts in the doing business with government guide for SMEs.
Frameworks
Frameworks are agreements put in place with a supplier or range of suppliers that enables us to place orders for services without running lengthy full tendering exercises. Framework agreements provide an efficient and effective means of combining the benefits of reduced process costs and enhanced buying power resulting from a consolidation of requirements.
An increasing amount of our procurement is through a range of frameworks that have been negotiated by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) or other public procurement organisations.
Tenders will be invited from all suppliers on the framework agreement or relevant lot within the framework if it is broken down by lots. If there are many potential suppliers, the commercial team might carry out a capability assessment before inviting bids.
How we decide which framework to use
Our aim is to acquire goods and services at best value, ensuring a fair and reasonable involvement of stakeholders and suppliers.
Once a requirement has been identified, we will evaluate whether there is an existing framework in place which could meet that need. Only If there are no existing arrangements will an alternative sourcing strategy will be developed.
We have procured through the following frameworks over the last 6 months.
| Live framework agreements | Value of procurements through this route |
|---|---|
| NHS SBS - IT Solutions (Networks, Software, Hardware & IT Services) | F |
| CCS Public Sector Resourcing (PSR) RM3749 | D |
| CCS - G-Cloud 11 (All Lots) | D |
| CCS - Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 | E |
| CCS - Quality Assurance and Testing for IT Systems | C |
| South of England Procurement Services (SOEP) - Back Office Functions F10749 | C |
| NHS Digital - BIS DPS | B |
Some of these frameworks have now expired and been replaced with newer versions, some are live but closed to further applications and some will be accepting supplier applications.
| Framework agreements replaced with newer versions | Replacement framework agreement | Value of procurements through this route |
|---|---|---|
| CCS - Digital Outcomes and Specialists 3, Lot 1 | RM1043.6 | G |
| CCS - Digital Outcomes and Specialists 2 | RM1043.6 | E |
| CCS - G-Cloud 10, Lot 2 (Cloud Software) | RM1557 | D |
| CCS - G-Cloud 9, Lot 2 (Cloud Software) | RM1557 | D |
| CCS - G-Cloud 10, Lot 3 (Cloud Support) | RM1557 | B |
| CCS - Technology Products 2, Lot 2 (Software) | RM6068 | A |
To become a supplier on a framework you need to respond successfully to a contract notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), agree and sign to confirm agreement of all associated terms and be awarded a place on the framework.
Contact us
If you have any queries regarding procurement opportunities, please email: nhsdigital.industryqueries@nhs.net
Last edited: 22 October 2020 10:49 am