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NHSBSA - C401092 - Desktop Container Environment

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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15 Jan 2026 at 21:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NHSBSA - C401092 - Desktop Container Environment" was conducted by the NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This project falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems, classified under CPV code 48000000. The contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098. The tender was completed with the award status marked as complete. The procurement stage was at the "Award" phase by 19th December 2025, with the contract period running from 18th December 2025 to 17th December 2027, valued at £182,988. The delivery location is specified within the United Kingdom, with the postal code NE15 8NY.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in software package and information system services, especially for those specialising in containerised application development software. The NHS Business Services Authority's procurement methodology through a selective process off a framework agreement provides a structured environment that can offer growth potential for SMEs, although it is less suited for VCSE organisations. Large-scale businesses like XMA LIMITED, which was the successful supplier, are particularly well-positioned to engage in such competitive framework procurements. This tender is an illustration of how businesses can leverage government contracts to secure substantial work within the public sector, underpinning growth and development in the technology services market.

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Notice Title

NHSBSA - C401092 - Desktop Container Environment

Notice Description

This notice is for the further competition award for a containerised application development software to be used in the Data, Digital and Technology directorate. The contract is being awarded via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6098: Technology Products & Associated Services 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08183653-4a6c-4748-b78b-f04024927160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da9cb138-5d95-4a17-b261-d432508028c5
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
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
£182,988 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,988 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2027 1-2 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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