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Cherwell Support

NHS DIGITAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2021 at 09:58

Award Notice
Award

10 Jun 2021 at 12:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Digital has initiated a procurement process for the "Cherwell Support" contract, which focuses on the renewal of the support and maintenance for its Cherwell IT service desk tool. This tender falls under the IT services category and is located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from the Technology Products framework (RM6068). The contract, valued at £600,000, is set to run from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, with the tender period having ended on 11 March 2021. The awarded contract notice was published on 29 June 2021, following an active award status confirmed on 2 June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those that focus on consulting, software development, and support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate as the contract is suitable for them. Companies capable of delivering similar support and maintenance services for IT systems, especially those experienced in working within the healthcare sector, would find this opportunity well-suited for competitive bidding, potentially enabling growth through securing government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cherwell Support

Notice Description

Renewal of the support and maintenance contract for NHS Digital's Cherwell IT service desk tool. Call-off contract from Technology Products framework (RM6068).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1780db3e-fd48-4737-87d1-9023abb57978
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

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,505 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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