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2016 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, a public authority within the central government, has engaged in a procurement process titled "2016 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU." This involves the provision of services in the business and management consultancy sector, focused on software development and technical infrastructure management using the NICOR product platform. The procurement method is open, with the process aimed below the threshold through open competition. The contract, valued at £91,666.67 net, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. Located in Derby, UK, this process falls under the category of services and aligns with the implementation of upcoming projects requiring full-time technical expertise.

This tender is an opportunity for businesses specializing in software development and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in clinical data management and application integration. Businesses able to demonstrate compliance under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, and those adept in delivering secure, robust applications while conducting effective knowledge transfer, are ideally positioned to benefit. The procurement plays to strengths in user-focused web-based application design, requiring one technical expert over the contract duration. With a focus on utilising and updating NICOR registries, this presents significant growth potential for organisations capable of supporting the NHS's technical infrastructure development and enhancing its clinical reporting capabilities.

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Notice Title

2016 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023456-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£91,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TECHSMES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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