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C357188 IBM 2025

NHSBSA

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01 May 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by NHSBSA culminated in the award labelled "C357188 IBM 2025," concerning the renewal of support and maintenance for the NHSBSA’s IBM licence estate. Categorised under software-related services within the CPV classification (72260000), this procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary location for the contract's delivery includes a range of territories, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others. Having commenced in the planning phase, the contract has now reached the award stage, marked by an active award status as of 28 April 2025, and spans from 1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025. The contract holds a value of £46,241.97 in GBP.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those that can provide robust support and maintenance solutions for major software licence estates. Companies classified as SMEs are well-suited to compete within this framework. While the completion of the tender process signifies its closure, such opportunities pave the way for software service providers to forge new relationships with significant public sector organisations like NHSBSA and gain entry into the healthcare technology services market, potentially enhancing business growth and credibility in this competitive industry.

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Notice Title

C357188 IBM 2025

Notice Description

Renewal of support and maintenance for the NHSBSA's IBM licence estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720b8714-8428-46a8-a227-c8568e7ff060
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,241 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,241 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHSBSA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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