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title: "NHS England: NHSX Crowdsourcing platform to find solutions for operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 response"
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# NHS England: NHSX Crowdsourcing platform to find solutions for operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 response

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-067be31d-589b-47e3-9e09-b0ec749b6426

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## Summary

The NHS Improvements is seeking solutions through a crowdsourcing platform aimed at addressing operational challenges arising from the COVID-19 response. The tender, titled "NHSX Crowdsourcing platform to find solutions for operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 response," falls under the services category, specifically related to software packages and information systems. The procurement method utilised is a quote exercise sub-OJEU, with an award value of £150,000. The tender period concluded on 1st July 2020, while the contract is set to run from 1st July 2020 to 31st December 2020, with the award date having been published on 29th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development, innovation, and technology services, particularly those with expertise in crowdsourcing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the buyer's commitment to inclusivity. Providers with capabilities in operational efficiency improvements and those adept at leveraging technology can greatly benefit from this contracting opportunity, supporting the NHS in its ongoing response to public health challenges.

## Notice

Crowdsourcing support to find solutions for operational challenges posed by the COVID-19 response. Expanding the use of crowdsourcing gives the NHS global access to expertise that would be difficult to identify in any other practical way. From 1 April 2019, NHS England and NHS Improvement are working together as a new single organisation to better support the NHS to deliver improved care for patients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37903b1-da4e-4ae2-bb2f-854571e5e9ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Quote exercise sub-OJEU |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS IMPROVEMENTS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWDICITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 21:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37903b1-da4e-4ae2-bb2f-854571e5e9ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37903b1-da4e-4ae2-bb2f-854571e5e9ce
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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