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2086 CQRS Stack Observability Platform Renewal for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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08 Jun 2026 at 11:32

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit for the renewal of the CQRS Stack Observability Platform. The procurement falls under the 'services' category with a specific focus on licence management software, identified by CPV code 48218000. The procurement method entailed a selective process through a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency Technology Products & Associated Services 2 RM6098 Lot-3 Software framework. The contract is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027. This procurement process has already reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Softcat Plc for a total amount of £38,326.55 on 28th May 2026.

This tender provides significant business opportunities particularly for large-scale software suppliers, evidenced by the selection of Softcat Plc as the supplier. With the focus on license management software, the contract offers room for businesses specialising in software development and IT services to establish or strengthen their partnerships with NHS services. The engagement of a call-off from a framework agreement indicates that businesses already within the authorised frameworks have an advantage. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector and those aiming to specialise further in public healthcare IT services may find such opportunities particularly beneficial for growth and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2086 CQRS Stack Observability Platform Renewal for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Notice Description

2086 CQRS Stack Observability Platform Renewal for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. This was procured using Government Commercial Agency Technology Products & Associated Services 2 RM6098 Lot-3 Software framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e41757a0-c9bc-4855-affa-6ab3dc29a350
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2a52a-bab2-4e2a-9e6c-f5bb6c2990b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,326 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3QT
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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