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title: "Collaboration Licensing and Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-077a6a00-a018-4d88-9504-15ab9c3e055e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-07-11"
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# Collaboration Licensing and Support

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-077a6a00-a018-4d88-9504-15ab9c3e055e

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) England has awarded a contract for "Collaboration Licensing and Support" to BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED. The total contract value is £843,497,000.01 GBP, with a contract period starting from June 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on May 24, 2023, with the award being published on June 17, 2023, and the contract signed.

This procurement opportunity for core licensing services provides a significant business growth potential for software service providers. Companies in the technology sector, especially those offering software supply services, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contract includes the possibility of bringing in alternative technology products over its term, offering expansion opportunities for innovative businesses in the sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Core Licensing for NHS England and wider-NHS under NHSmail platform, with scope to bring in alternative technology products over contract term of 34 Months (extendable for up to a further 2 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb292d-d1f6-4c69-be19-1abfc24b3bac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £843,497,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £774,531,681 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| 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 | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2023 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb292d-d1f6-4c69-be19-1abfc24b3bac
- 29 Jun 2023 at 09:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d789f56a-8670-44a9-8446-e6d9215924e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efdb292d-d1f6-4c69-be19-1abfc24b3bac
  11th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d789f56a-8670-44a9-8446-e6d9215924e1
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/595d020f-d02d-4a2d-8de5-ef68838efca9
  RM6068 - Collaboration Licences Reseller Order Form v3.1 16 06 2_1524782_1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4be89ebf-404f-4d47-9c24-a87bb7d77b67
  Joint Schedule 11 - Processing Data - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7055dd83-e0dc-4020-95c8-2e280b3a1e75
  Joint Schedule 6 - Key Subcontractors - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6376986b-0687-45f7-9440-76874537aa52
  Call-Off Schedule 3 Continuous Improvement - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8db27ead-b10c-4a2c-8f3b-715cae31d905
  Call-Off Schedule 4 Call-Off Tender - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d64c9aba-4b8b-47c7-b8e5-efbd1a364e82
  Joint Schedule 4 - Commercially Sensitive Information - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6186af76-0792-4a2d-9a9d-6408d1a08dd3
  Call-Off Schedule 1 Transparency Reports - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b97d854-7fc8-4c30-819d-45a8bf8f01fd
  Call-Off Schedule 5 Pricing Details - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baac2f70-8d4b-4fc0-8abc-77b784b1c30b
  Call-Off Schedule 6 ICT Services - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04df1f26-8f41-4bc2-8530-8fcbf617e40a
  Joint Schedule 10 - Rectification Plan - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a901012e-10ae-42be-ae9c-8428bf2abb4d
  Call-Off Schedule 8 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e6cc13c6-3617-4475-882c-4933878a5284
  Call-Off Schedule 10 Exit Management - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/327a96e6-fa3c-4152-951d-13bb27299326
  Call-Off Schedule 15 Call Off Contract Management - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b05fbf70-aab3-48c8-bd63-8ee058b1c922
  Call-Off Schedule 20 Specification - REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1e010fe7-312f-45ff-a95a-c97a2ecec397
  Joint Schedule 1 - Definitions - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/544b7971-2a9f-4000-9dc6-7111e208f386
  Call-Off Schedule 9 Security (Annex 1) - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edf998d0-7962-4a75-a60a-adc2355eadc3
  Call-Off Schedule 16 Benchmarking - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/664e9192-f5cd-43af-ac72-41e4e57c383f
  Joint Schedule 2 - Variation Form - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eca7bf7-0f50-4945-96c4-c1f723a2484c
  Joint Schedule 3 - Insurance Requirements - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30db886c-be0d-431d-b5cd-d16c4d7ea01f
  Joint Schedule 5 - Corporate Social Responsibility - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f2a7cda-1b78-4053-8f62-175f1a41771f
  Joint Schedule 7 - Financial Difficulties - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/037b9e48-0a23-4cde-a795-277bae00a0be
  Joint Schedule 9 - Minimum Standards of Reliability - FINAL
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04b9fd6f-2e70-4880-bada-902436d9fece
  RM6068 - Collaboration Licences Reseller Order Form - Signed - REDACTED

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