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AD Manager Year One of Two as per quote OVREEA02SOTL V1 - ref CSU811383

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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27 Aug 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (hosted by NHS England), involves the award of a contract for "AD Manager Year One of Two as per quote OVREEA02SOTL V1 - ref CSU811383". This contract pertains to the IT software package industry, specifically classified under the CPV code 48517000. The procurement method used is a selective process with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £65,000, is to be executed in the United Kingdom, scheduled to run from 1st January 2025 until 31st December 2026. The contract was awarded to the supplier SOFTCAT PLC as of 28th January 2025, with the full award details published on 27th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software packages, especially larger companies capable of delivering comprehensive software subscription services. The use of a framework agreement in the procurement process suggests potential for future opportunities within the public health sector. Moreover, businesses with a focus on serving government or healthcare entities might find this and similar procurements highly beneficial in terms of expanding their portfolio with large-scale, long-term contracts. It particularly offers an entry point for companies aiming to establish or strengthen their presence within the UK's public sector IT service market.

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Notice Title

AD Manager Year One of Two as per quote OVREEA02SOTL V1 - ref CSU811383

Notice Description

AD360 AdManager Plus Pro subscriptions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5751a4ab-2a7a-4503-a25a-d20d73e10607
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2aa9df68-9c62-4f95-bc37-302114f7b8c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HANLEY, STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST1 2QB
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
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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