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G-Cloud

NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the Trac Recruitment System under the G-Cloud framework. The tender, classified in the project management software package category, targeted services procurement and was run using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £113,522, covers the period from 6 January 2025 to 5 January 2027, with delivery focused in England, United Kingdom. Initial key dates include the tender submission deadline on 5 January 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in project management software and recruitment systems. SMEs, although VCSEs were not considered, could greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders due to the streamlined procurement process involved in framework agreements. This contract affirms the buyer’s commitment to leveraging technological solutions to enhance healthcare recruitment efficiency, thus presenting an advantageous position for qualified suppliers to demonstrate their expertise and secure future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

G-Cloud

Notice Description

Trac Recruitment System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a952510-55b9-4f82-81cc-3f09b9aa305c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9835b229-0bdb-4578-8aea-ef33eb630275
Current Stage
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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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2027 1-2 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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CIVICA

Further Information

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