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Standards Directory - License Provision 26-28

NHS ENGLAND

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01 May 2026 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a selective procurement process for the re-procurement of a commercial data management system to support the Standards Directory website, with the contract awarded to MetadataWorks Limited. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for a License Management Software Package, valued at GBP 523,600. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom (postal code LS1 4AP), the contract is part of a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring continuity of service while NHS England establishes in-house capabilities. The procurement stage was the award, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026, and running until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs due to its suitability for such enterprises. Companies specialising in software licensing solutions and those familiar with NHS infrastructure are ideally positioned to compete. The financial scope of the contract ensures substantial growth potential for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public health sector. By participating in frameworks like this, businesses can solidify their presence and credibility with a prominent public sector entity such as NHS England.

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Notice Title

Standards Directory - License Provision 26-28

Notice Description

Re-procurement of an existing commercial data management system that has been configured, customised, and tested over the last 12 months to support the directory function of the live Standards Directory website. The contract will provide an interim solution to ensure continuity of service while NHS England establishes and recruits an in-house capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ab040c7-9d38-44ad-8af0-1fbb74abdf28
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f570aa8b-a813-401c-8e2c-9feefaccd3be
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£523,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£523,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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 4AP
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

METADATAWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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