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27 Jul 2026 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Shared Business Services has awarded a contract titled "Curator Intelligence Hub" on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. This procurement falls within the industry category of Business Intelligence Software Packages and involves the development of an Intelligence Hub; a vital operational dependency for statutory reporting and commissioning within the Integrated Care System. The location is Manchester, with specific delivery to postal code M1 6EU. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with the procurement method identified as selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The main tender period concluded on 5th May 2026, and the contract is active from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, valued at £81,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in business intelligence software. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability requirements. The focus on healthcare data analytics and operational support means businesses with a robust background in data solutions for healthcare systems are well-positioned to benefit. Contracting with a major body like NHS Greater Manchester offers stability and potential for extended collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Curator Intelligence Hub on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

The requirement for this service was identified through sustained operational use, dependency mapping, user demand analysis, and audit and assurance processes. The Intelligence Hub is a critical operational dependency supporting statutory reporting, commissioning decisions, population health modelling, and performance oversight across the Integrated Care System (ICS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bdcc74a-366d-47bb-a771-ed412f1e66e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d11e50bd-91f6-4dbc-9cc3-3c59d870521f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERWORKS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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