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Secure Code Development Software

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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26 Mar 2024 at 12:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for Secure Code Development Software. The contract involves acquiring software to scan lines of code annually, ensuring clean and safe code for the NHSBSA. The contract has a value of £121,984.32 GBP and falls under the IT software development services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on February 19, 2024, with a contract period from March 20, 2024, to March 19, 2026, in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, specifically those providing IT software development services, to engage with the NHS Business Services Authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on secure code development software. Businesses interested in supplying technology solutions to public sector organizations should consider engaging with the NHSBSA for potential future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secure Code Development Software

Notice Description

The contract is for appropriate software to enable the BSA to scan lines of code (annually) to ensure the NHSBSA writes clean and safe code and has the ability to detect and remove secrets in code. Additional information: 2 x 12 month extension, published contract value does not include the extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af2a51a6-b2b0-43bc-ada9-60a10114fe60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec98d035-d415-4000-af64-cb3b545cadcf
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

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,984 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2024 - 19 Mar 2026 1-2 years
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 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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