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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process for the Children's HIV and Aids Reporting System (CHARS) database, located in London, under the industry category of services. The procurement follows a direct award method due to technical reasons and the exclusive intellectual property rights dominated by single suppliers. The contract was awarded to University College London (UCL) and involves data-processing services crucial for the project. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with potential renewal options extending it to March 2028. A standstill period is in effect until 1st July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in data-processing services, particularly those with expertise in health data systems and familiarity with collaborations involving public health authorities. Companies operating in the domain of healthcare analytics and IT services, especially those with capabilities for handling sensitive health data and conducting comprehensive surveillance initiatives, would be well-positioned to compete. Such a contract allows businesses to work closely with esteemed institutions like the NHS and UCL, enhancing their public sector portfolio and contributing to prominent health information systems.

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Notice Title

Childrens HIV and Aids Reporting System (CHARS)

Notice Description

Children's HIV and Aids Reporting System (CHARS) database

Procurement Information

Technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058304-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,894 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON, UCL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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