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Posit Software

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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21 Apr 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit recently completed a procurement process for "Posit Software," focusing on Posit Connect Licences, categorised under software package and information systems. As part of this process, the contracting entity utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award phase was concluded on 19th December 2025, with the contract period starting on 22nd December 2025 and ending on 21st April 2027. The tender was valued at £15,566.78 and is intended for delivery in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with the NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit's emphasis on suitability for these businesses. With the procurement complete, participating in similar tenders can aid in business growth for software companies specialised in delivering comprehensive software packages and information systems. Organisations such as Jumping Rivers, currently engaged as the supplier, demonstrate the advantage SMEs can gain by competing in such selective procurement rolls. This project showcases how framework agreements can streamline operations for efficient contract engagements in the software industry.

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Notice Title

Posit Software

Notice Description

Posit Connect Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-317892ad-6196-47e6-b947-e96f8aa20b59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43c1a765-5e72-49ac-a996-1d8641be2c98
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
SME

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
£15,566 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,566 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Apr 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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUMPING RIVERS

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