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Optimal Work Shop procurement

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 Feb 2025 at 14:49

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12 Apr 2024 at 12:08

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04 Apr 2024 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for the renewal of Optimal Work Shop, a tool for User Research, under CPV classification 72000000 (IT services: consulting, software development, Internet, and support). The process used a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The project involves 18 seat licences required for NHS UK, Pathways, Spine Core Platforms Directorate, and COVID-19 National Booking System teams. The contract commenced on 1st March 2024 and will end on 28th February 2025, with the total value amounting to £24,869.47 GBP. The primary delivery location is Leeds (LS1 6AE) but extends to various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was publicised on 12th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those focusing on software development, consultancy, and user research tools. Larger enterprises such as Phoenix Software Limited, which has been awarded this contract, may find it advantageous to compete, given the stringent requirements and substantial contract value. The renewal of the Optimal Work Shop licences for key NHS teams underscores the continual demand for advanced user research tools, thus providing a lucrative market for companies specialising in IT services with the infrastructure to support high-value public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Optimal Work Shop procurement

Notice Description

New contract required for the renewal of Optimal Work Shop (tool for User Research). Previously purchased via 3 quotes & cumulative spend has now exceeded PS25k. 18 seat licences required for NHS UK, Pathways, Spine Core Platforms Directorate & COVID-19 National Booking System teams.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34956839-6762-4ed9-b81f-b6e36cd57a59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a87a1e9-23e4-4b43-823b-65c9adc47b1c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,608 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,869 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
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
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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