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Spine Futures

NHS ENGLAND

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27 Apr 2023 at 09:06

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18 Apr 2023 at 07:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Spine Futures" contract, awarded by NHS England, focuses on the development of an open platform to replace components of the existing Spine Core Platform. AIRE LOGIC LIMITED has been contracted to execute this project. The industry category pertains to Custom Software Development Services. The services will be delivered to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, and the contract runs from 30th March 2023 to 29th March 2027. This procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with a significant variation value amendment now totalling £23,750,000 as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

This tender offers growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related services. By transitioning key components of the existing infrastructure to cloud-based microservices, businesses with cloud computing, agile, and microservices expertise will find this contract appealing. The scope for increased functional adaptability positions this procurement as an ideal pursuit for companies aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector digital transformation projects, potentially leading to further opportunities within the NHS and related public healthcare institutions.

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Notice Title

Spine Futures

Notice Description

AWARD Provision of the establishment of a new, more open platform which will migrate domains of the current Spine Core Platform such as Demographics into separate microservices on the cloud and also allow a greater rate of change on functionality. VARIATION The value of this variation is PS4,750,000. This variation is being made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The services provided under the contract remain the same, being the establishment of a new, more open platform which will migrate domains of the current Spine Core Platform such as Demographics into separate microservices on the cloud and also allow a greater rate of change on functionality. During the original and extended term, there has been a non-substantial amendment to the contract, reflecting the agile nature of the services. The revised value of the contract is now PS23,750,000. Additional information: Link to redacted Contract https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/ContentDocument/0698d00000GU2SeAAL/view

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b2e092c-9a36-4599-9b89-bd33879f90b3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2023 - 29 Mar 2027 4-5 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

AIRE LOGIC

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