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NECS Identity Server Self-Hosted Enterprise License Doc2645259309

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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12 Aug 2025 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS), represented by NHS Shared Business Services, has completed the procurement process for acquiring a 1-year Identity Server Self-Hosted Enterprise License. This falls under the industry category of license management software packages, specifically classified under CPV code 48218000. The procurement took place through a direct, single tender action below the threshold, marking the procurement stage as 'Award', with the award active as of 6th August 2025. This contract, valued at £14,195.20, will start on 22nd September 2025 and end on 21st September 2026. The contract delivery location is Durham, England (postcode DH1 3YG).

This tender, awarded to Phoenix Software Ltd, a supplier classified as an SME, presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing solutions to establish or strengthen their relationship with public sector organisations like the NHS. As this involves a self-hosted enterprise license, companies with expertise in providing scalable and secure software solutions are well-positioned to compete or collaborate in future opportunities of this nature. SMEs stand to benefit particularly, as the procurement criteria were favourable towards such enterprises, indicating a potential for growth and involvement in similar upcoming projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS Identity Server Self-Hosted Enterprise License Doc2645259309

Notice Description

NHS North of England Commissioning Support Unit (NECS) has a requirement to procure a 1-year Identity Server Self-hosted Enterprise License.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71c7f50f-96aa-40e7-b82a-91ba2212cca8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0d9d136-1e30-41dc-b953-178f6a586105
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,195 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,195 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2026 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
N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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