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NHSBSA - C387443 - OHS Residency Checks

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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15 Oct 2025 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by NHS Business Services Authority, focused on the provision of "NHSBSA - C387443 - OHS Residency Checks" within the information technology services category. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, this contract involved a residency checking service for Overseas Healthcare, aimed to provide services primarily within the United Kingdom. The procurement, which utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, progressed to the award stage with a contract valued at £2,415,000. The contract, awarded on 11th September 2025 and set to commence on 24th September 2025, will continue until 25th September 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in information technology services, to gain traction in the public sector. Due to its delivery location, businesses with a strong presence in the UK would be well-positioned to capitalise on this contract. The successful completion of this framework could enhance credibility and pave the way for future collaborations with the NHS, particularly for SMEs which the tender identified as suitable. Such opportunities can drive growth by expanding service portfolios and increasing market exposure in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHSBSA - C387443 - OHS Residency Checks

Notice Description

Residency checking service for Overseas Healthcare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e988bbd8-d1d5-4029-bdf1-df49a1826940
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25e4ca47-64be-46a4-b807-8c0c142b3900
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,415,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,415,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2027 2-3 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHS BSA Commercial Team
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUIFAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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