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British Standards Online (BSOL) 25_28 Licence

NHS ENGLAND

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24 Apr 2025 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the British Standards Online (BSOL) 25_28 Licence has been managed by NHS England, a prominent health authority in the United Kingdom, seeking services that fall under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. This direct procurement was conducted through a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a straightforward selection process for the supplier. The tender was completed with the award made to the British Standards Institute on 24 April 2025. The contract, valued at £30,924.15, will commence on 6 June 2025 and conclude on 5 June 2028. The procurement mainly targets needs in Leeds, England, with critical compliance function access through the BSOL repository.

This tender presents a business opportunity primarily for large-scale enterprises experienced in software and information systems, aligning with the successful engagement of the British Standards Institute. Organisations similar in scale and capacity can explore future opportunities with NHS England by understanding the specific standards and compliance requirements necessary for their tenders. While this particular contract did not focus on SMEs or VCSEs, such entities could benefit from building partnerships or enhancing offerings to meet the compliance and software needs of large public sector bodies in forthcoming procurement processes.

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Notice Title

British Standards Online (BSOL) 25_28 Licence

Notice Description

Re-procurement of the British Standards Online Licence (BSOL) The BSOL provides users with access to an online repository of International Standards, available for reading and downloading. This ensures NHSE's conformance and compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c13c23d-6e69-4e8f-9756-bb50b44a0d36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6ddd1b-b65f-4968-84d9-0af0a2309d35
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,924 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,924 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHSD Contract Management
Contact Email
nhsdcontractmanagement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01138250000

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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