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C408661 - Accessibility Software

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by NHS Business Services Authority, involved awarding a contract for accessibility software, specifically Dragon Licences, under the industry category of license management software. The procurement used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on services. The awarded supplier was Trustmarque Solutions Limited, and the contract is valued at £90,000. The award was completed on 5th January 2026 and published on 8th January 2026. The associated project is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, with key dates showing the tender period ended on 19th December 2025 and the contract started shortly after on 22nd December 2025, running until 21st December 2026.

This tender opens avenues for businesses particularly in the software provision sector, especially those offering license management solutions. Given the nature of the contract and procurement method, companies that are already part of relevant framework agreements will find this opportunity advantageous. The needs of this particular contract highlight the demand for effective software solutions to support accessibility, suitable for SMEs that can provide innovative and efficient software packages conforming to such specific requirements. Thus, it offers substantial growth potential for firms dealing with comprehensive software management packages.

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Notice Title

C408661 - Accessibility Software

Notice Description

Accessibility software - Dragon Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bda786a-7bb3-46dd-bed1-74160f0bde10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef22f0e-f7b1-4393-af1a-251454ff5195
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2026 6-12 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUSTMARQUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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