Data Management Service

The Oxfordshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Data Management Service (DMS) to support secure and anonymised data management and reporting from two key public health services. This tender falls under the industry categories of IT services and health services, with specific CPV codes 48900000, 72000000, and 85140000. The procurement, with a gross value of £288,000, is set to occur in Oxford, within the UKJ14 region.

Key dates include the preliminary market engagement on 17 October 2025, and the anticipated contract signing date is 1 March 2026, with the service expected to go live on 1 July 2026. The contract will initially span four years, with a possibility of a 24-month extension based on performance and strategic need. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those with expertise in data management and health service reporting.

Firms that are SMEs will find this tender well-aligned, as they qualify under the current suitability conditions. Since the service aims to enhance health data management, businesses with capabilities in administering secure data processing and developing analytical tools for health assessments will benefit. The procurement process promises growth opportunities for firms capable of supporting the Council's mission to improve public health reporting and reduce health inequalities, aligning with the strategic objectives outlined under the Health and Social Care Act 2012.