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Robotic process Automation Licences

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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25 Jul 2025 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the NHS Business Services Authority, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, involves the award for "Robotic process Automation Licences." The procurement, categorised under the industry for license management software packages, has reached the award stage, with its status marked as complete. This initiative utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the awarded contract was announced on 25th July 2025. The contract, valued at £996,975, covers diverse geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond, with the contract period set from 30th June 2025 to 29th June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in software and automation services, to engage in delivering high-value software solutions to the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of managing large-scale projects would find this tender particularly advantageous, despite the main supplier being a large company, BLUE PRISM LIMITED. Participating in opportunities like this can facilitate market entry or expansion into broader and international markets, aiding business growth through long-term government contracts.

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Notice Title

Robotic process Automation Licences

Notice Description

Robotic process Automation Licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a00bbc1e-9696-4065-bc81-78258c061072
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f997597-e228-4555-9bbf-0506037980a7
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£996,975 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£996,975 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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

BLUE PRISM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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