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Agenda for Change Job Evaluation Digital System

NHS England · NHS and health

In brief

NHS England is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (London).

The estimated value is £2,600,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 5 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 25 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 5 October 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial 35% · Technical 40% · Social Value 10% · Presentation 15%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 85 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

NHS England is seeking a supplier for the provision of: 1) An existing, configurable, externally hosted Job Evaluation Digital System (JE DS) that can be implemented as an off-the-shelf solution and configured to support the governance, assurance and oversight of the NHS job evaluation scheme (JES) processes for NHS organisations in England. 2) A national implementation delivery plan for the JE DS, including pilot, phased rollout and training arrangements for relevant NHS staff. 3) Ongoing JE DS maintenance, updates, user support and training updates throughout the contract term. Any contract awarded following this Procurement process is estimated to initially run for three years. There will be the option to extend the contract for two separate term terms of 12 months. Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £2,600,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 5 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

15 December 2025Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 083042-2025
30 January 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 008278-2026
8 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 085105-2026

About the buyer

NHS EnglandLast 12 months

Procurements

1026

Awards

415

Suppliers it has used most for IT and software

Bloomsbury Health2 contracts
Egton Medical Information Systems Limited2 contracts
University College London2 contracts
Addvantage Digital Solutions Ltd1 contract
Assistiv CIC1 contract

All tenders and awards from NHS England

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From notice 083042-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 15 December 2025, last updated 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.