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16 Apr 2021 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently engaged in a tender process titled "ISFE Extension During re-Procurement," aimed at the administration services sector. Located in Leeds, the procurement is at the award stage, having signed a contract valued at £185.7 million on 1 April 2021, with a contract period extending through to 31 March 2024. Due to the complexities introduced by the ongoing pandemic, the new procurement process was delayed; however, this modification will ensure continued service while preparing for a future competitive tender.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in financial administration and software development, particularly those specialising in financial transaction processing and reporting systems. Companies capable of delivering integrated financial services and those with experience in working with public sector clients, such as NHS organisations, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders once the re-procurement process is fully planned and initiated. As the service transition progresses, alignment with NHS standards and practices will be essential for prospective bidders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ISFE Extension During re-Procurement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

ISFE is a service currently provided through NHS SBS, which is a joint venture between Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and Sopra Steria. ISFE enables NHS England to prepare consolidated accounts.The service is mandated across the NHS England group and NHS Improvement, and is wholly funded by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Users of the current service are commissioners (CCGs, Regions), national teams and CSUs. As part of the service NHS SBS provide a "back office" function which facilitates the handling of transactions through a workflow management process and provide daily and monthly reconciliations to the group.ISFE is a national service that is used to manage the financial requirements of the NHS England Group and NHS Improvement. The service includes a reporting package known as Business Intelligence in addition to the core modules and is used by commissioning bodies to administer their financial key management and statutory obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008081-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48441000 - Financial analysis software package

48812000 - Financial information systems

66172000 - Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

72250000 - System and support services

75100000 - Administration services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79211000 - Accounting services

79211120 - Sales and purchases recording services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

79994000 - Contract administration services

79999200 - Invoicing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£185,700,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Postcode Area
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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd

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