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title: "IBM License Subscription and Support 2026"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1947f97f-43b1-4154-81ae-0670b6ab17fc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# IBM License Subscription and Support 2026

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1947f97f-43b1-4154-81ae-0670b6ab17fc

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a procurement process titled "IBM License Subscription and Support 2026," in the industry category of software package and information systems. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with Softcat Plc being awarded the contract. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract becoming active on 23rd April 2026. The contract spans from 19th to 31st March 2026, with a value of £750,000, indicating a major IT investment by the NHS Business Services Authority located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom (postal code NE15 8NY).

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems to collaborate with the NHS, particularly those able to thrive within framework agreement settings. Despite the tender's preference for well-established firms like Softcat Plc, which has a substantial scale presence in the industry, it highlights a considerable investment in IT infrastructure, signalling lucrative prospects for software and IT service providers. Businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-value IT solutions and support services would be well-suited to engage in similar future tender processes.

## Notice

Provision of IBM Licenses and Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fb777e-ef53-493a-8b64-9ebb5bc4aede |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,899 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fb777e-ef53-493a-8b64-9ebb5bc4aede

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fb777e-ef53-493a-8b64-9ebb5bc4aede
  8th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e19f00ad-95ce-45a9-aa76-5606704313d3
  IBM License Subscription and Support_Order Form -FV_Redacted

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