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2025 CQRS National Payara Solution for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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16 Mar 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of a CQRS National Payara Solution. This is classified under license management software development services and falls within the goods category. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement managed by the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Service 2: Lot 3 Software. This contract, awarded to Akhter Computers Limited, is set to commence on 2nd February 2026 and conclude on 1st February 2029. The buyer is based in Derby, England, and the procurement award was published on 16th March 2026.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and strategic IT solutions. With a contract value of £178,563.99, participating in such selective procurement signals potential for future collaborations with the NHS or similar public sector entities. While this tender does not specifically favour SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), a business with a robust development portfolio in license management software is well-positioned to excel in this field. Given the established relationship through a framework agreement, successful suppliers can anticipate streamlined engagement with significant public sector projects.

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Notice Title

2025 CQRS National Payara Solution for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Notice Description

Provision of CQRS National Payara Solution for NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. This was procured using Crown Commercial Services RM6098 Technology Products & Associated Service 2: Lot 3 Software.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f49a5ea2-90e1-46c8-9a44-6970b5255986
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dfcff00-d33d-4cd4-8ec2-0e2740f8113d
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,563 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 3-4 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
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
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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