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Matrix Desk & Room Booking Software

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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29 Jan 2026 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has completed the procurement process for the Matrix Desk & Room Booking Software through a direct award. This initiative falls under the IT software package category (CPV code 48517000) and involves managing bookings for resources such as meeting rooms, desks, and parking across NICE's UK estate. The procurement was carried out as a single tender action below threshold via the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement, and the contract was awarded to Matrix Booking Limited. The contract period is set from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028, covering regions including North West and London, UK. The total contract value amounts to £72,756 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in IT software services, particularly those capable of providing efficient, scalable resource management solutions. The focus on a direct award approach underscores the importance of continuity and reliability in service provision, thereby favouring businesses with existing expertise and proven solutions in the realm of booking software. Firms in IT that can deliver innovative service enhancements aligned with NICE’s strategic goals may find valuable growth prospects through similar contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Matrix Desk & Room Booking Software

Notice Description

NICE requires a software as a service system used to manage the booking of resources, including meeting rooms, desk, car parking and other resources across the UK estate as required. Application is through the G-Cloud 14 Framework Agreement (RM1557.14). [This will be a direct award as continuation of a current booking system is required.]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff5686bf-b86a-4308-9053-531bdb7768f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5169c2aa-f736-47a6-b82f-b8933e07d25f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,756 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,756 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATRIX BOOKING

Further Information

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