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NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Provision of Annual IT Health Check

N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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06 Mar 2025 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The N H S Shared Business Services has concluded a procurement process titled "NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Provision of Annual IT Health Check," under the industry category of Computer testing services (CPV 72820000). Located in London, United Kingdom, with a focus on services, this procurement followed a limited competitive quotation method. The process has transitioned to the award stage as of 6th March 2025, with the contract period from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £15,750 GBP.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT health checks and system testing services. The requirement for CHECK-certified skills emphasises the demand for specialised providers. Companies adept in providing comprehensive IT assessments could leverage this contract not only to enhance their portfolio but also to build a strong relationship with the NHS, paving the way for future collaborations. Sapphire Technologies Ltd, an SME from Newcastle upon Tyne, has been awarded the contract, demonstrating the suitability of smaller firms in winning government tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Counter Fraud Authority - Provision of Annual IT Health Check

Notice Description

The NHSCFA is seeking to engage a specialist provider with the skills and expertise to deliver a CHECK-certified IT Health Check (ITHC)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79109f77-eb78-4def-bf77-ecadfa3eb0d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/891feb21-95ab-4f41-87e1-8defad233856
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
Eleanor Ross
Contact Email
eleanor.ross2@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07708486041

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M50 2UW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Quays
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAPPHIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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