Discovery into the Professionalisation of the NHS DDaT Workforce

NHS England

Published: Sep 8, 2026

Updated: Sep 8, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, health and medical services and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 50,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 18, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This work will commission a discovery exercise to assess how the NHS Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) workforce could be professionalised to improve capability, consistency, recruitment, retention and career development across the NHS. Through research, workforce analysis, stakeholder engagement and options appraisal, the supplier will explore interventions such as capability frameworks, career pathways, accreditation, professional registration and continuing professional development, ultimately producing evidence-based recommendations and a high-level roadmap to inform future policy, investment and implementation decisions.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 085137-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About NHS England

NHS England has issued 1,010 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 56 currently open and 763 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 085137-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 18, 2026. You have 10 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by NHS England in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £50,000 - £50,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.