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NLA Licence

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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12 Jun 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NLA Licence" was conducted by the NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, hosted by NHS England. This tender falls under the communication software package category, with a contracting value of £17,371.89. The process reached the award stage and has been completed, with key dates including the tender period closing on 29th March 2025, and contracts commencing on 1st April 2025 extending to 31st March 2026. The procurement was delivered via a selective method as part of a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on a location within England, United Kingdom. The award date was 26th March 2025, and the relevant documentation was published on 12th June 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication software, particularly those authorised to access and fulfil framework agreements. While the contract is not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, it allows businesses with capabilities in software licensing and allied services to leverage this public procurement to enhance their portfolio with a notable public health organisation. Companies engaging in similar government contracts or having expertise in delivering software solutions in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

NLA Licence

Notice Description

NLA Licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb61bb38-a408-4fef-abfa-0c92cb78e102
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,371 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,371 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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 MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
Mukesh Patel MLCSU
Contact Email
mlcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 4LX
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NLA MEDIA ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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