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IBM License Subscription and Support 2026

NHS Business Services Authority

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08 May 2026 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process titled "IBM License Subscription and Support 2026," in the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with Softcat Plc being awarded the contract. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 23rd April 2026. The contract spans from 19th to 31st March 2026, with a value of £750,000, indicating a major IT investment by the NHS Business Services Authority located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom (postal code NE15 8NY).

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to collaborate with the NHS, particularly those able to thrive within framework agreement settings. Despite the tender's preference for well-established firms like Softcat Plc, which has a substantial scale presence in the industry, it highlights a considerable investment in IT infrastructure, signalling lucrative prospects for software and IT service providers. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-value IT solutions and support services would be well-suited to engage in similar future tender processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM License Subscription and Support 2026

Notice Description

Provision of IBM Licenses and Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1947f97f-43b1-4154-81ae-0670b6ab17fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fb777e-ef53-493a-8b64-9ebb5bc4aede
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,899 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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 Business Services Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Postcode Area
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

Softcat Plc

Further Information

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