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CaptionHub 2025 Procurement

NHS ENGLAND

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20 Oct 2025 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by NHS England, titled "CaptionHub 2025 Procurement," falls under the industry category of software-related services and entails a re-procurement contract for one year, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This selective procurement was initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. It involves the provision of services across various geographical locations, including the United Kingdom and abroad. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Akhter Computers Limited. The contract is set to commence on 21st October 2025 and will conclude on 20th October 2026. The overall contract value stands at £85,023.72.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale contracts with public sector organisations. Although the awarded supplier is an SME, the procurement process suitability criteria indicate a preference for larger enterprises; however, other companies with similar capabilities may find future opportunities in similar tenders. Companies adept at collaborating in different international and domestic locations would find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and enhancing their portfolio with government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CaptionHub 2025 Procurement

Notice Description

Re-Procurement of CaptionHub for a 1 year contract with 2 years extend options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b36aa10-223e-4638-8af7-7bf61f23da7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45277b69-a9af-4dcd-b298-284d5839c995
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,341 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,023 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2026 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 ENGLAND
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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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