Award

Strategic Trace Solution

NHS DIGITAL

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25 May 2021 at 10:42

Award

03 Nov 2020 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Strategic Trace Solution" was conducted by NHS Digital, based in Leeds, England, focusing on contact management software systems. The contract, valued at £25 million, was awarded following a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 14th September 2020 and is set to conclude on 13th September 2023. The tender was completed after the bidding phase ended on 10th August 2020, and the contract was awarded on 28th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those specialising in contact management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in contact management software development would be particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts. With the procurement having been awarded to a large supplier, businesses could explore subcontracting opportunities or look for future tenders in similar areas to expand their operations.

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Notice Title

Strategic Trace Solution

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4d99c10-1645-4bcd-a832-6508b44a97e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4155af-763d-4702-a6ea-d0ab05c140cb
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

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


CPV Codes

48333000 - Contact management software package

72212333 - Contact management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2023 2-3 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 DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
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

IBM UNITED KINGDOM

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