Award

Insight Cloud Services 26-27

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Award

19 Mar 2026 at 16:08

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed its procurement process for "Insight Cloud Services 26-27", aimed at acquiring essential cloud services to support the transformation of NHS IT systems. This contract was directly awarded to Oracle Corporation UK Limited under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, justified by the continuation of services through Oracle Universal Credits. The procurement falls under the industry category of data-processing and information technology services, with delivery spanning the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £360,000 gross, covers the period from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2027. The award was confirmed on 19th March 2026, marking the transition to an active contract phase.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and data-processing services, particularly those large scale enterprises capable of providing robust cloud solutions that align with the NHS's strategic objectives. The procurement method being a direct award highlights the recurring nature of the services and ensures continuity with an established supplier, Oracle Corporation UK Limited. Businesses with strong capacity in cloud services and familiarity with public sector transformation projects stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities, thus fostering prospects for further industry collaboration and business expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Insight Cloud Services 26-27

Notice Description

This contract provides cloud services essential for operating vital IT systems within the NHS. It ensures that appropriate contingent contractual arrangements are in place to support the transformation programme, facilitate migration activities, and enable a seamless final transition to live service.

Procurement Information

This Direct Award is made under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 and is justified by Schedule 5 paragraph 7 because the purchase of Oracle Universal Credits constitutes an additional/continuing supply from the incumbent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025391-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORACLE

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