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GitLab Licenses

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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01 Apr 2026 at 17:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process, initiated by the NHS Business Services Authority, pertains to the direct award procurement method for GitLab Premium SaaS licences. The buyer, located at Stella House in Newcastle upon Tyne, seeks software package and information systems solutions classified under the CPV category 48000000, the main procurement category being goods. The award stage commenced on 1st April 2026, with the contract period set from 19th April 2026 to 18th April 2028. The procurement was carried out under a direct award due to technical exclusivity, purchasing directly from GitLab Ltd. Businesses interested in such licences should note the planned future signature date is scheduled for 17th April 2026.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in software and information systems, particularly those with expertise in GitLab solutions. The direct award approach underscores the exclusivity of technical requirements, favouring established suppliers with relevant credentials. Businesses with capabilities to deliver premium SaaS licences can explore collaboration with the NHS Business Services Authority to fulfil ongoing and future development needs. As the procurement aligns with central government objectives, eligible suppliers with proven expertise and competitiveness in software development could substantially benefit from engaging in such contracts.

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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

Supplier is selected relying on Technical Exclusivity- buying from the license owner, GitLab Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030623-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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