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Award

18 May 2026 at 16:17

Award

06 Apr 2023 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Risk Stratification Cohorting" was led by NHS England, headquartered at Wellington Place, Leeds. This procurement, under the award stage, falls within the industry category of software maintenance and repair services, with CPV classification 72267000. Using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, the contract commenced on 9th March 2023 and will run until 8th March 2028. The total contract value reaches £44,800,000, following a variation under Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. CGI IT UK Limited and BJSS LIMITED have been involved as key suppliers, delivering vital tools to stratify Covid-19 risk and support NHS strategic initiatives such as vaccinations and preventative medicine. The procurement's location covers the United Kingdom, with delivery addresses specified, including postal code LS1 4AP.

The "Risk Stratification Cohorting" tender offers significant business growth potential for companies in software services, particularly those capable of managing large-scale healthcare-related IT infrastructure projects. Large organisations well-versed in software maintenance and repair services, with experience in healthcare systems, would find this procurement opportunity particularly appealing. The framework agreement model used in this procurement hints at a need for reliable, ongoing collaboration, which is crucial for consistent delivery of NHS initiatives. While small and medium enterprises and volunteer sector businesses are not specifically targeted in this procurement, large entities can leverage their comprehensive resources to align with the NHS's goals in personalised healthcare and cost-efficient service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Risk Stratification Cohorting

Notice Description

The NHSE Cohorting (formerly known as Risk Stratification) programme has created tools which will help clinicians and the public to understand an individuals' risk of Covid-19 as well as deploying recently approved therapeutic treatments. Using functionality and infrastructure developed for Covid-19 the Cohorting delivery team within the NHSE Platforms Directorate are also developing a 'Cohorting as a service' function which will underpin strategic initiatives such as Covid Vaccination and Screening Therapeutics. This service will deliver consistent, clinically assured, timely and cost efficient cohorting for the NHS, whilst also helping to lay the groundwork for the delivery of future goals of the NHS such as personalised healthcare and preventative medicine. The Initial Contract Value is PS25,600,000 (PS32,000,000 including the optional extension period). VARIATION The value of this variation is PS12,800,000. This variation is being made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The scope of services provided under the contract remain the same, with the variation facilitating a continuation of support while a re-procurement and transition to a new agreement continues. The Total Contract Value is PS44,800,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f273903-408d-4755-a107-4c494e33f120
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/856b6470-89b2-41fc-a91d-198a324fb567
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 8 Mar 2028 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BJSS

CGI IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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