Tender

2016 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 16:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) is inviting tenders for the provision of a NICOR Java Developer. This contract involves supplying a full-time technical expert to deliver software development and infrastructure management services. The initiative targets the clinical data capture sector, emphasising usability, security, and social value compliance. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure under the "below threshold" category. Interested parties can register on the Atamis e-sourcing portal for tender participation by 7th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 in Derby, England.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs in the business and management consultancy sector. The project focuses on delivering web-based applications on the NICOR product platform for clinical data capture and reporting, requiring seamless integration with existing NICOR registries. Suitable contenders are those skilled in software development involving complex data systems, with a commitment to transferring knowledge and ensuring ongoing maintenance by the NICOR technical team. The estimated contract value is £91,666.67, suggesting a promising venture for businesses capable of offering innovative, secure, and socially responsible solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2016 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Notice Description

Provision of NICOR Java developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. The organisation will be required to provide software development and technical infrastructure management in the design development, testing and implementation of a number of applications and integrated services using the NICOR product platform. The web-based applications will be designed (with a strong on emphasis on usability and design) for the purpose of clinical data capture, extraction, and reporting and will include user identity management. The work is expected to be delivered by one technical expert working full-time (five days per week) over the contract period. In addition, there will be a requirement to complete a knowledge transfer to the substantive NICOR technical team at the end of each implementation phase in order to ensure ongoing maintenance and support of the applications by the substantive team. The organisation will need to ensure the built applications are both secure and robust within the operational environment, the components can be updated without affecting the clinical data in each registry application, and all programming code is maintained within a centralised code repository. It's important that the design and functionality translates into familiarity for the end users who interact with a number of other existing NICOR registries. It is expected the organisation will be able to demonstrate compliance with Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 in order to secure wider social, economic, and environmental benefits. To register your interest, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C405408 Project Name: 2026 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c3bf31-4e17-494d-b6e8-92fb8b1c8156
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Daniella Sarno AGEM
Contact Email
agem.transactional.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
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
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

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