Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

NECS - Digital Communications Platform

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 10:05

Award Notice
Award

20 Apr 2026 at 11:47

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for a Digital Communications Platform to Granicus-Firmstep Limited on behalf of the NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit, under the Crown Commercial Services G-Cloud 14 framework. This procurement involves a selective process through a framework agreement and falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The contract will be active from 16 April 2026 until 11 April 2027 and covers regions such as North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date being 16 April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth within the software and information systems sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the procurement method and framework utilised. Granicus-Firmstep Limited, already serving as the supplier, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to these engagements, providing cloud-based services seamlessly integrated via established frameworks. Companies looking to expand in regions like North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber, and those experienced in digital communication platforms, would find this contract rewarding for business expansion and networking with NHS entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS - Digital Communications Platform

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for Digital Communications Platform to Granicus-Firmstep Limited on behalf of NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) (Hosted by NHS England) . This requirement has been procured via Crown Commercial Services (CCS) G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 Framework (Lot 2 - Cloud Software).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b4a859d-98b0-4130-9f62-13b5c4997501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64235eb5-6b9d-4a72-bfe5-1d4f7457f73e
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Granicus-Firmstep Limited

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...