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<p>The Federated Data Platform will be procured via open competition, in line with
Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Once launched, the procurement process will be
open to all suppliers and will abide by the core principles of the 2015 Regulations,
including transparency, non-discrimination, equal treatment and proportionality. These
principles apply to all suppliers bidding for the Federated Data Platform, including
the incumbent supplier. NHS England cannot reject a bid unless it is non-compliant
with the procurement process.</p>
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