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22_10_10 Software Engineering variation

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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25 Jul 2025 at 13:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process under the "22_10_10 Software Engineering variation" contract, primarily classified under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet and support. Located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, this tender involved a contract variation increasing the award's value to £20,000,000. Awarded on 25th July 2025, the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and conclude on 28th November 2026. Utilising a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, the contract aligns with the ongoing delivery of DDaT services and products, providing valuable opportunities for IT service providers.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for large enterprises, particularly those specialising in IT software development and consultancy services. Engaging in such contracts could reinforce a company's reputation and expand their portfolio in the public sector. As the contract was awarded through a call-off from a framework agreement, previous experience with similar frameworks could provide a competitive edge. KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED's involvement as the supplier highlights the scale of enterprises suited for similar future opportunities in the IT services domain within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

22_10_10 Software Engineering variation

Notice Description

Notice of a contract variation to increase the value within the existing term of the contract. The contract is for the provision of a partner to provide teams or individuals to deliver outcomes, supporting the delivery of DDaT services and products. This changes the awarded contract value from PS18,750,000 to PS20,000,000. The contract was awarded via the Digital Specialist and Programmes Framework, lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db0716b7-910b-497c-b933-803c77b53c6b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d605fe-068d-4310-92ee-0c9b2c3183da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212517 - IT software development services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 28 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KAINOS SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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