NHSBSA Commercial Pipeline

Publication Update Q3 and Q4 2025 to 2026 data were not produced at the scheduled time due to resource constraints and issues with data quality. As the data is captured on a point-in-time basis, it is not possible to retrospectively generate these datasets. Publication resumed with the 2026 to 2027 Q1 release. ##Dataset Description The dataset provides details of the NHSBSA’s planned procurement activity for any goods or service with an anticipated value of £10,000 or more. The data will include details of the goods and services to be procured, anticipated timelines and common procurement vocabulary category details. Value Banding Value Band Range A >£10,000 to <£100,000 B >£100,000 to <£250,000 C >£250,000 to <£500,000 D >£500,000 to <£1,000,000 E >£1,000,000 to <£5,000,000 F >£5,000,000 to <£10,000,000 G >£10,000,000 to <£25,000,000 H >£25,000,000 to <£50,000,000 I >£50,000,000 to <£100,000,000 J >£100,000,000 to <£250,000,000 K >£250,000,000 Status Definitions Status Type Description Draft The need is being understood and the likely commercial requirements are not yet known Pipeline The need is understood and high-level specification is being developed. We can predict with some confidence indicative key dates for the project Pre-Procurement Intention to go to market in the near future Procurement Procurement in progress Overview of Service Commercial Services are responsible for supporting colleagues across the NHSBSA in all aspects of procurement and contract management, from pre-procurement planning through to contract award and beyond. The team also negotiates changes to existing contracts, provides commercial advice across the business, and provides supplier relationship management services to ensure our suppliers meet their performance targets throughout the contract lifecycle. Dataset Details Data Source The data is sourced from the Atamis procurement application. Data Collection The data is collected from the information entered by the NHSBSA Commercial Services Team into the Atamis procurement application. This data meets the requirements of the UK Government  Commercial Function Commercial Pipeline Guidance V7: Commercial Pipeline Guidance V7 (HTML) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Time Periods The data will be refreshed quarterly and is a live view of the NHSBSA Commercial Pipeline at the point of publication. Geography The United Kingdom and Crown Dependencies. Statistical Classification Management Information – This is not an official statistic. Caveats Subject to Change Based on Approvals and Budgets The commercial pipeline is a forward look at potential commercial activity. The eventual procurement and implementation of projects will be dependent upon completion of business case and other approvals, and subject to change in the light of prioritisation and budgetary circumstances. Disclaimer on Accuracy and Commitments Whilst we have used our best efforts to ensure that the information appearing in this document is reasonably accurate, the information and material contained in this report is provided for general information purposes only and NHS Business Services Authority cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. NHS Business Services Authority makes no commitment that: the requirements identified will be procured; the annual value of any contract will be as stated; the timing of any future procurement exercises will be as stated. Scope of Pipeline Data The pipeline identifies projects, frameworks, and call-offs of £10,000 or greater for new and existing contracts. Enquiries Who can I contact if I have queries relating to the data? If you have any queries regarding the data provided, or if you plan on publishing the data, please contact [email protected] ensuring you quote the name of the dataset for reference. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. Citing and Reusing This Data Important information regarding reusing the data and copyright If you plan on producing a press or broadcast story based upon the data, please contact [email protected] . This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented. The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and/or other applicable law. You may use the data freely, provided that you attribute the source. Citation NHS Business Services Authority. "NHSBSA Commercial Pipeline.” NHS Business Services Authority Open Data. Accessed **[Date Accessed]**. URL: https://opendata.nhsbsa.net/dataset/nhsbsa-commercial-pipeline