Award

Corporate Bulletin Platform

NHS DIGITAL

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Award

11 May 2020 at 07:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Corporate Bulletin Platform" was conducted by NHS Digital, located in Leeds, England. This initiative falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 23rd March 2020, and the contract period commencing on 6th May 2020 and concluding on 5th May 2021. The procurement method used was selective, with a total contract value of £51,637, drawn from a framework agreement. The call-off from the G-cloud (RM1557.11) process allowed for a smooth transition in service delivery.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide software as a service solutions. Businesses specialising in software development and digital communications would be particularly well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to meet the NHS Digital's requirements for distributing internal and external email bulletins. This initiative not only fosters innovation in public sector services but also encourages local businesses to engage with public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Corporate Bulletin Platform

Notice Description

Software as a service solution for distributing NHS Digital's internal and external email bulletins. Purchase via Gcloud 11 (RM1557.11).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-019c4d46-4740-4fa0-8cef-9e1df3e97fa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3254f03-79e8-4c85-89e9-893b6e99f7f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,637 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,262 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 May 2020 - 5 May 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANICUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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