Award

MS Benchmarking Services

NHS ENGLAND

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for "MS Benchmarking Services," a contract focusing on software-related services. The award tag indicates a completed stage, with the contract having been awarded to IDC UK Limited under the G-Cloud 14 framework. This selective procurement method used a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £46,000 and the delivery location is Leeds, England. Key dates include the contract period from 13th April 2026 to 31st August 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services.

This tender provides the opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and pricing to engage with NHS England, a reputable institution. It enables small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to extend their reach within the public sector market through participation in framework agreements like G-Cloud. The contract offers a platform for capacity building and expanding expertise in advisory services, making it ideal for businesses focused on software benchmarking and consultancy. SMEs with innovative solutions in software services would be well-positioned to enter similar procurement channels in the future.

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Notice Title

MS Benchmarking Services

Notice Description

Benchmarking and advisory services relating to software licensing and pricing as part of preparation for large scale software licensing procurement. Awarded to supplier under G-Cloud 14 following a search and shortlisting exercise. Additional information: Benchmarking and advisory services relating to software licensing and pricing as part of preparation for large scale software licensing procurement. Awarded to supplier under G-Cloud 14 following a search and shortlisting exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7110752d-8971-405e-8d6d-c5541f826c2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ffc183c-7503-4ada-b5cc-f9daca871ffc
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
SME

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
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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