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Service continuity for General Practices using Silicon Practice software

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Feb 2023 at 14:32

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for service continuity to Silicon Practice software. The procurement process was initiated through a tender with a limited procurement method. The contract value is £160,000 GBP with a contract period starting on 3rd February 2023 and ending on 20th February 2023. The tender deadline was 2nd February 2023. The procurement falls under the category of software-related services, specifically software support services and system management software package.

This tender opportunity offers potential for business growth, especially for companies specialised in software services. The awarded contract by NHS England to Silicon Practice presents an opportunity for firms with expertise in general practice websites and online consultation systems to expand their operations. Businesses adept at providing software support and system management services are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage focused on service continuity for healthcare practices in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Service continuity for General Practices using Silicon Practice software

Notice Description

Silicon Practice is a supplier of general practice websites and online consultation systems. The company is in financial difficulty and administrators had recommended immediate cessation of software services to their general practice customers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74230b77-5d08-4dd0-a978-0a815347b4cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defc7149-0569-4717-8661-c1b35592ec32
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48781000 - System management software package

72260000 - Software-related services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2023 - 20 Feb 2023 30 days
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SILICON PRACTICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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