Award

Compatibility Testing Service

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Mar 2021 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the "Compatibility Testing Service", which focuses on providing subscriptions to compatibility testing software for the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team. This contract, valued at £19,993.39, will initially span two years, with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. The tender was awarded under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6068) Lot 2 framework, and was completed as of 11 February 2021. The procurement process followed a selective method, with the contract delivery location specified as the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software-related services, particularly those adept at providing subscription-based software solutions. Businesses that specialise in compatibility testing and similar services would be well-positioned to explore future contracts within this framework. Following the NHS's strategy to continually assess and adapt its software needs, there will likely be ongoing demand for competitive services in this sector.

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Notice Title

Compatibility Testing Service

Notice Description

The award of a contract for the provision of subscriptions to compatibility testing software, for use by the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team. The contract is awarded for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Additional information: The contract has been awarded on CCS Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6068) Lot 2 Framework terms and conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-298a07cf-fa37-4448-a640-c64c581ad058
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4d1c4c-107d-43ee-b01a-d3f734090501
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,993 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,993 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2021 - 10 Feb 2023 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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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