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15 Jun 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "CEMAR ECC Contract Management System for H2A", which falls under the IT services category, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement. The process reached the award stage on 7 May 2026, with the contract awarded to Think Project UK Limited. The contract spans from 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2029, with the option for a 12-month extension. The location for delivery is in the United Kingdom, specifically in the SE1 8UG postal area, with the contract valued at £894,262 (excluding VAT).

This tender offers significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those with expertise in contract management systems. Businesses that specialise in providing comprehensive IT solutions to large institutions like the NHS could effectively leverage this opportunity for business growth. Given the suitability for SMEs noted in the tender documentation, small to medium-sized enterprises with a focus on technology and software development may find this contract particularly accessible and beneficial for establishing a foothold or expanding their influence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

CEMAR ECC Contract Management System for H2A

Notice Description

The provision of an effective and efficient Contract Management System to the New Hospitals Programme (NHP). Additional information: The breakdown of the total Charges for access to CEMAR is broken down as follows: Year 1 - PS232,758.00 (exc. VAT) Year 2 - PS226,458.00 (exc. VAT) Year 3 - PS226,458.00 (exc. VAT) Optional 12-month extension - PS208,588.00 (exc. VAT) Total Contract Value (if 12-month extension exercised): PS894,262.00 (exc. VAT)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-032121cf-3c76-43ff-8679-60d207f6502d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337ab29e-5f7f-41b8-81b4-36749eb1b4f6
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£894,262 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£894,262 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 14 May 2029 3-4 years
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGTON HOUSE, 133-135 WATERLOO ROAD
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINK PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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