Award

National Discovery Service Solution for the NHS in England

HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND

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17 May 2023 at 13:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health Education England organisation has awarded a contract for the National Discovery Service Solution for the NHS in England. The tender falls under the services category and has a value of £864,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a contract period starting from February 6, 2021, to February 5, 2026. The tender deadline was August 7, 2020, and the contract was awarded on February 17, 2021.

This tender by Health Education England presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training services sector. Companies providing solutions for healthcare staff and learners in England would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract has a significant value, indicating potential for substantial business growth for suitable suppliers. Businesses interested in providing a tailored gateway to library and knowledge services for healthcare professionals should consider engaging with Health Education England for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Discovery Service Solution for the NHS in England

Notice Description

Our vision is 'to provide healthcare staff and learners with a coherent gateway to their trusted library and knowledge service. https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:305220-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee4731bf-1277-4cb0-84c4-9559ea860bf3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2013cfb-519f-4dc1-94a0-caf1a474264f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£864,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£864,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2021 - 5 Feb 2026 Over 5 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
HEALTH EDUCATION 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 4PL
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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