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NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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03 Dec 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is inviting tenders for the provision of a NICOR Java Developer, with services primarily focused on software development and technical infrastructure management for clinical applications. This opportunity is classified under business and management consultancy services and is located in Derbyshire, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having started on 3 December 2025, and interested parties must register by 7 January 2026. The tender will proceed through an open competition below the threshold value, ensuring wide participation.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Java development and healthcare software solutions. Businesses specialising in software engineering and consultancy services are well suited to compete for this contract, which presents a gross value of GBP 110,000 and demands high-quality delivery, with quality accounting for 90% of the award criteria. The successful bidder is expected to support the deployment and integration of NICOR applications, ensure robust security measures, and facilitate knowledge transfer. Compliance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 is necessary, highlighting the potential for generating broader social, economic, and environmental benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Notice Description

Provision of NICOR Java developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. The organisation will be required to provide software development and technical infrastructure management in the design development, testing and implementation of a number of applications and integrated services using the NICOR product platform. The web-based applications will be designed (with a strong on emphasis on usability and design) for the purpose of clinical data capture, extraction, and reporting and will include user identity management. The work is expected to be delivered by one technical expert working full-time (five days per week) over the contract period. In addition, there will be a requirement to complete a knowledge transfer to the substantive NICOR technical team at the end of each implementation phase in order to ensure ongoing maintenance and support of the applications by the substantive team. The organisation will need to ensure the built applications are both secure and robust within the operational environment, the components can be updated without affecting the clinical data in each registry application, and all programming code is maintained within a centralised code repository. It's important that the design and functionality translates into familiarity for the end users who interact with a number of other existing NICOR registries. It is expected the organisation will be able to demonstrate compliance with Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 in order to secure wider social, economic, and environmental benefits. To register your interest, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C405408 Project Name: 2026 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079482-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£91,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
agem.transactional.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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