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Accessing Professional Services: Solutions Assurance

NHS DIGITAL

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29 Jun 2021 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Accessing Professional Services: Solutions Assurance" was conducted by NHS Digital, located in Leeds, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services. The procurement method utilised was selective, with a contract value of £9,750,000, awarded to QUALITEST GROUP UK LTD. The tender period concluded on 1st June 2021, and the contract commenced on 2nd June 2021, running until 1st June 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the professional services sector, particularly those offering technical and clinical safety assurance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, as the procurement process encourages participation from smaller firms. Businesses with expertise in system quality assurance and relevant technologies are encouraged to monitor similar contracts for potential growth opportunities and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Accessing Professional Services: Solutions Assurance

Notice Description

Professional Services contract to support Solution Assurance who operate an independent, professional test and technical assurance service, providing technical and clinical safety assurance for national and connecting systems across health and social care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bad4a320-c4f4-456b-b9d6-57bee69e7e2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf956fca-98b9-4777-bf25-7acdb5616fe5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 1 Jun 2023 1-2 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
NHS Digital
Contact Email
nhsdcommercial@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
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

QUALITEST GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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