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NHS Counter Fraud Authority- Intranet/ Extranet Direct

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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03 Oct 2025 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by NHS Shared Business Services involves the contracting of software to provide a Workforce Intranet and External Engagement Platform, specifically through a direct award from the existing framework agreement to Softcat PLC. This procurement falls under the computer platforms industry category, with additional classification in intranet networks. The contract period begins on 1st October 2025 and ends on 30th June 2026. This initiative addresses a requirement in the United Kingdom and was awarded on 12th September 2025. The procurement has been completed using a selective method, signalling the transition into the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer platforms and intranet networks, particularly those capable of providing software solutions for large-scale organisations. Companies that align with these services can benefit from similar future opportunities, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which the procurement suitability indicates. The contract's value of £26,889.30 also highlights the potential for profit and engagement within the public sector, encouraging business growth through governmental partnerships.

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Notice Title

NHS Counter Fraud Authority- Intranet/ Extranet Direct

Notice Description

NHS Counter Fraud Authority has a requirement to procure software to provide a Workforce Intranet and External Engagement Platform, Direct award for 9 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4171d698-db82-4eb4-a2d4-12f3febcebae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a024008-7191-41e3-86f6-ee311b5cfae0
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

30211300 - Computer platforms

32412120 - Intranet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,889 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,889 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
Emily McShane-Riding
Contact Email
emily.mcshaneriding1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07731986050

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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