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NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for GitLab Premium SaaS licences, aimed at supporting both current and future development needs. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The process utilised a direct award method, buying directly from GitLab Ltd. The award, which is set to begin on 19th April 2026 and conclude on 18th April 2028, was formally announced on 25th March 2026. A future signature date milestone is scheduled for 18th April 2026. This procurement is labelled under the goods category and is above threshold.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses skilled in software package provision and SaaS solutions, particularly those able to offer competitive services or support related to GitLab or similar platforms. Organisations specialising in software development and management or those keen on collaborating with government authorities would find this contract appealing. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with strategic relationships or partnerships with GitLab Ltd may benefit due to the nature of the awarding rationale, which focuses on technical reasons from a single supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GitLab Licenses

Notice Description

Procurement of GitLab Premium SaaS licences to support ongoing and future development needs.

Procurement Information

Buying directly from the license owner, GitLab Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067433
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027512-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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