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British Standards Online (BSOL) 25_28 Licence

NHS ENGLAND

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03 Sep 2025 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for the British Standards Online (BSOL) 25_28 Licence, representing a 3-year re-procurement contract. The buying organisation, a central government public authority, is located at Wellington House, London, UK. This contract, which falls under the 'goods' category, specifically targets the IT software package sector (CPV code: 48517000). The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, with the award formally signed on 5th June 2025. The contractual period commenced on 6th June 2025 and will end on 5th June 2028, with an overall contract value gross of £37,108.98.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for large businesses operating within the IT software sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised packages like the BSOL licence. The direct procurement method indicates a unique value proposition for businesses that can demonstrate a strong value fit with NHS England's specific needs. Companies that have existing relations with public authorities or specialise in niche software solutions may find similar procurement processes beneficial for growth, allowing them to contribute significant value with tailored software solutions.

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Notice Title

British Standards Online (BSOL) 25_28 Licence

Notice Description

3-year re-procurement of British Standards Online (BSOL) 25_28 Licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053355-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,924 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH STANDARDS INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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