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MLCSU Posit Software

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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10 Jan 2025 at 20:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the 'MLCSU Posit Software' project. This tender, under the industry category of 'Project management software package', involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender covered the provision of a cloud software service (formerly RStudio) with key dates including the tender period ending on 21 December 2024 and the contract period running from 22 December 2024 to 21 December 2025. The total contract value is GBP 43,480, and the project will be delivered in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now at the award, and the contract was awarded to Jumping Rivers LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, on 21 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud software solutions, particularly those that can provide project management tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can greatly benefit from such contracts, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the public sector. Companies with expertise in software development and cloud services will find this type of procurement appealing, enabling them to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure similar future contracts. The detailed nature of the call-off from a framework agreement indicates a streamlined process, reducing some of the entry barriers for qualified SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLCSU Posit Software

Notice Description

- Posit License (previously RStudio) - Service Type : Cloud Software

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fb503ea-4e58-4f46-96ed-a9253d2c38e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7b6f75-eadf-4042-962c-7cb8007edd1c
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

48331000 - Project management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2024 - 21 Dec 2025 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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mlcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JUMPING RIVERS

Further Information

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