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Software Asset Management Tool

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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13 Mar 2025 at 10:25

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13 Mar 2025 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, has concluded the procurement process for a Software Asset Management Tool, specifically SNOW Data Intelligence, SNOW SAAS Subscription, and SNOW SAM Subscription. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" (CPV 48000000). This selective call-off from a framework agreement is valued at £90,000, with the contract period running from 29th November 2024 to 28th November 2025. The award has been made to SOFTCAT PLC, and the contract was announced on 14th February 2025 and published on 13th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software asset management solutions, particularly those with products or services similar to SNOW software. Large companies with robust capabilities in software package and information systems will find this contract particularly lucrative due to its focused requirements for support and maintenance. Engaging in such contracts can foster business growth by aligning with a reputable public sector organisation like the NHS, potentially leading to further public sector opportunities and enhancing market presence within the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Software Asset Management Tool

Notice Description

This contract will cover the licence renewal for 12 months support and maintenance Agreement for SNOW Data Intelligence, SNOW SAAS Subscription and SNOW SAM Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4557fbe1-b4f3-4644-92c9-ed2fcc5298fa
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Nov 2024 - 28 Nov 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Saima Wahid
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

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