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GitLab Licenses

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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28 Apr 2026 at 07:24

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10 Apr 2026 at 08:29

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01 Apr 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a direct award procurement process for GitLab Premium SaaS licences to support both ongoing and future development needs. This contract pertains to the procurement of software package and information systems in the industry category of goods, valued at £360,000 gross or £300,000 net. The procurement, which falls under the category of technical exclusivity by buying directly from the license owner GitLab Ltd, was initiated on 23rd April 2026, with the contract set to conclude on 18th April 2028. The buyer is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, whereas the supplier, GitLab Ltd, operates out of London, UK. Completed under central government public authority mandates, the procurement is aligned with legal framework 2023/54 as per UKPGA.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities skilled in software licences, offering a chance to collaborate with a central government authority. Large-scale businesses specialising in software package development, particularly those with technical exclusivity, would find this procurement particularly attractive. Establishing a relationship with NHS Business Services Authority could enhance business reputation and lead to potential future contracts in similar or expanded scopes, offering a stable revenue stream and opportunities for strategic growth within the public sector procurement landscape.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038276-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2028 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

GITLAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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