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NHS UK Site Search

NHS ENGLAND

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19 Dec 2024 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "NHS UK Site Search" project, focusing on software packages and information systems within the healthcare sector. The tender, aimed at supporting the testing and launch of a new in-house solution to replace the existing NHS.UK website search functionality, was awarded to Algolia through a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £101,383.33, is governed by a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement phase has concluded with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st August 2025. Relevant details, including key dates, place of delivery (LS1 4AP, Leeds, England), and procurement classification (CPV code 48000000), are provided.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. While the awarded contract is a direct award to Algolia, the focus on replacing and enhancing a significant digital infrastructure within NHS England signals potential future opportunities in similar projects. Companies adept in innovative software solutions, especially those experienced in healthcare IT systems, may find segments like these lucrative. The project, although not open to SMEs or VCSEs, may set a precedent for similar future technology contracts that can benefit diverse tech and software firms.

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Notice Title

NHS UK Site Search

Notice Description

Direct Award to support the testing and launch of an in-house solution to replace the NHS.UK website search functionality. Note - This contract has been agreed in USD. The USD value is $128,333.33. The USD to GBP conversion rate at the time of publication was 1USD to 0.79 GBP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dd44a24-7844-42e9-8ab3-1955fa52f8fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24511ef-91b8-4ee8-8be4-fa48da908e2b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£101,383 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,383 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 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
NHSE DDAT Contract Management Team
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALGOLIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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