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C376961 Architecture Diagramming Tool

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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07 Aug 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for the "C376961 Architecture Diagramming Tool", which involves the provision of 120 Lucid Suite licences with the potential for 30 additional licences through a call-off as needed. This contract is valued at £89,854.58 and falls under the industry category of software-related services. The procurement method used was selective via call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 15th July 2025 to 14th July 2028. The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, acted as the buying organisation, with the procurement reaching the award stage by 30th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software services industry, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are well-suited to compete given the procurement's suitability criteria. The successful supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale enterprise, indicates that businesses with robust frameworks and experience in handling comprehensive software solutions stand a good chance in such procurements. Expanding the provision from 120 to potentially 150 licences can accommodate business growth, with substantial reach across the UK and internationally in regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

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Notice Title

C376961 Architecture Diagramming Tool

Notice Description

The contract covers the provision of 120 Lucid Suite licences. The contract permits growth to a total of 150 licences, comprising an additional 30 licences beyond the initial allocation, which may be called off as needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bf9cd5c-472d-405a-8a50-a94ffcccab47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482d9e59-00fd-457c-b030-33053adff95c
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,854 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,854 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 3-4 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Matthew Renwick
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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