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PKI Public Key Infrastructure Service - Software, Hosting, Licensing and support

NHS ENGLAND

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14 Jul 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully completed the procurement process for a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) service, encompassing software, hosting, licensing, and maintenance support. The procurement, identified under the contract "PKI Public Key Infrastructure Service - Software, Hosting, Licensing and support," was carried out through a selective method, using a call-off from a framework agreement. BOXXE LIMITED Primary has been awarded the contract, which is valued at £2,090,603.32, with the award date being 26 June 2025. The contract period commenced on 1 July 2025 and is set to end on 30 June 2028. This procurement falls within the "Software package and information systems" industry category, and the contract delivery covers a wide range of locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs, due to its selective procurement nature favouring highly specialised and capable providers. Companies engaged in software and IT services, particularly those with expertise in public key infrastructures, software maintenance, and support, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract not only offers a substantial financial reward but also a chance to foster long-term relationships with a key national institution like NHS England, which could propel business growth and open up future opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKI Public Key Infrastructure Service - Software, Hosting, Licensing and support

Notice Description

Re-procurement of the NHS's Public Key Infrastructure services. The service consists of Infrastructure, run and maintenance support, licencing and Software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-461d9a86-86c6-4506-ac0d-f967903e9b57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaeda9bc-3c6d-441b-a467-8915aa6c4a13
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£1,254,361 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,090,603 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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 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

BOXXE LIMITED PRIMARY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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