NEC Contract Licences 26/27

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 08:58

Award

20 May 2026 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care via the UK Health Security Agency, concluded with the awarding of a contract to Thomas Telford Ltd for the provision of NEC contract licences. This pertains to the industry category of license management software packages, crucial for supporting construction, facilities management, and professional services. The contract was awarded without competition, under the provision category of goods, and covers the UK region. This process moved from tender initiation to award, with contracts signed on 2nd June 2026, and the term running until 1st June 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software license management, specifically in comprehensive contract solutions such as NEC licences. Businesses engaged in ICT services, particularly those providing updates and maintenance of contract software for public sector use, would be well-suited for such contracts. By becoming part of the supply chain for government procurement, businesses can leverage this to expand their footprint in the public domain, thus enhancing their growth potential in the sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NEC Contract Licences 26/27

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of NEC contract licences, UKHSA use various versions of standard form NEC contracts for construction, facilities management and professional services across the capital and estates portfolio. These licences are required on an ongoing basis to ensure we have access to the latest versions of the contracts with up to date terms and conditions for new agreements entered into for services and works. Thomas Telford Ltd provide these licences on behalf of the Institution for Civil Engineers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,775 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£33,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS TELFORD

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