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Collaboration Licensing and Support

NHS ENGLAND

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11 Jul 2023 at 14:10

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29 Jun 2023 at 09:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Health Service (NHS) England has awarded a contract for "Collaboration Licensing and Support" to BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED. The total contract value is £843,497,000.01 GBP, with a contract period starting from June 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 24, 2023, with the award being published on June 17, 2023, and the contract signed.

This procurement opportunity for core licensing services provides a significant business growth potential for software service providers. Companies in the technology sector, especially those offering software supply services, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract includes the possibility of bringing in alternative technology products over its term, offering expansion opportunities for innovative businesses in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collaboration Licensing and Support

Notice Description

Procurement of Core Licensing for NHS England and wider-NHS under NHSmail platform, with scope to bring in alternative technology products over contract term of 34 Months (extendable for up to a further 2 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-077a6a00-a018-4d88-9504-15ab9c3e055e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb292d-d1f6-4c69-be19-1abfc24b3bac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£843,497,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£774,531,681 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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