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Contract for the provision of demand and capacity planning tools

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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30 Jun 2025 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, acting as the buying organisation, successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the provision of demand and capacity planning tools" under the industry category of medical software. The procurement, initiated through the NHS BSW ICB, involved a selective process for digital tools to support Modernising General Practice (MGP) using the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. Ardens Limited was awarded the contract on 28 March 2025, following the end of the tender period on 21 March 2025. The contract is valued at £1,006,929 and spans from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2028, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarding presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software, especially SMEs, as the procurement process supports the involvement of smaller enterprises. Companies with a focus on developing cloud-based solutions in line with NHS digital transformation efforts would find this tender particularly conducive to business expansion. The call-off from a framework agreement exemplifies efficient sourcing, making it suitable for agile businesses ready to deliver sophisticated software solutions within the healthcare domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of demand and capacity planning tools

Notice Description

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS BSW ICB to place a new contract for the Provision of a Demand and capacity planning tool. NHS BSW ICB's requirement is for a Demand and Capacity planning tool. The solution is required to meet the digital pathways capabilities that support Modernising General Practice (MGP). A call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14) Lot 2: Cloud software was undertaken in accordance with the G-Cloud 14 buyers guide to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. The contract has been awarded to Ardens Limited. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 Years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b1c9a79-de99-4b6f-a5b2-6286bd0a7a2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cce591-c197-44b2-b1b8-c35d3c58846d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,006,929 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,006,929 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Garry Mitchell
Contact Email
commercial.procurementhub@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 1GG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARDENS HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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