AwardedAwarded 18 December 2025
SDE Accreditation Readiness Audit
NHS England · NHS and health
In brief
NHS England awarded healthcare work to University of the West of England on 18 December 2025.
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What the notice says
There is strategic importance of achieving the planned 2026 UKSA Secure Data Environment (SDE) accreditation for NHS England and the necessity of conducting a readiness audit to ensure compliance and maximise outcomes.
• The Data Access Policy sets out a clear commitment to make data access the default for secondary uses of NHS data, underpinned by secure, accredited environments. Accreditation is not optional—it is a DHSC policy requirement endorsed by the Goldacre and Sudlow Reviews and reinforced in the Data Saves Lives strategy. The policy mandates that all Secure Data Environments (SDEs) hosting NHS data must demonstrate compliance with stringent standards across:
• Security and Cybersecurity – robust controls to prevent breaches and ensure resilience.
• Governance and Transparency – clear accountability, public engagement, and ethical oversight.
• Operational Assurance – evidence that platforms can deliver safe, scalable, an
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| University of the West of England | £10,000 | 12 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 017379-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 017379-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.