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Open Data Portal - Hosting, Support & Maintenance

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)

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03 Apr 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (North East) has completed the procurement process for hosting, support, and maintenance services for their Open Data Portal (CKAN). Classified under the Information Technology Services category, this tender was organised through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Newcastle, UK (postal code NE15 8NY), the buying organisation has awarded the contract to Datopian (Viderum Ltd trading as), a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the total value of the contract amounting to £225,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period end date on 7 March 2025 and the award date on 31 March 2025.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the Information Technology Services sector, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses specialising in IT services such as hosting, support, and maintenance operations can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and credibility in partnering with large public authorities like the NHS. Given the substantial value and long-term nature of the contract, successful bidders can expect stable revenue flow and potential for further collaboration in future projects.

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Notice Title

Open Data Portal - Hosting, Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Hosting, support and maintenance services for Open Data Portal - CKAN

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c9c3e4b-d5ef-4bc9-9b5f-e447d608b886
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e29b39-f731-4c2d-aa8c-ce995006119b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)
Contact Name
Hiren Vora
Contact Email
hiren.vora@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
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

DATOPIAN (VIDERUM LTD TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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