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C380134 IBM 2025

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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07 Aug 2025 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has successfully completed a selective procurement process for the renewal of cloud application software and support services for a period of nine months, titled "C380134 IBM 2025". The procurement operates within the software-related services industry, classified under CPV code 72260000, with the award made to SOFTCAT PLC. This contract spans various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and encompasses regions up to the Rest of the World. The tender process, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, reached its completion stage with the award made on 30th July 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 8th July 2025. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th April 2026.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for mediums and large-sized enterprises capable of providing software-related services at a high standard. Companies such as those engaged in IT infrastructure and cloud services would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. The successful completion of this project reinforces the reputation of participating businesses in service delivery and supports large or medium enterprises' strategic expansion efforts into government infrastructure projects. Furthermore, the call-off from a framework agreement allows for streamlined processes, potentially facilitating similar future opportunities for specialized firms within this sector.

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Notice Title

C380134 IBM 2025

Notice Description

Renewal of cloud application software and support for 9 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a99282bd-beb0-47c4-8d81-1ea7b70be22a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/452c98e5-534c-4d7d-bc7e-428d75fccefe
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£138,265 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,265 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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