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title: "Compatibility Testing Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-298a07cf-fa37-4448-a640-c64c581ad058"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
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# Compatibility Testing Service

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-298a07cf-fa37-4448-a640-c64c581ad058

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for the "Compatibility Testing Service", which focuses on providing subscriptions to compatibility testing software for the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team. This contract, valued at £19,993.39, will initially span two years, with an option to extend for a further two 12-month periods. The tender was awarded under the CCS Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6068) Lot 2 framework, and was completed as of 11 February 2021. The procurement process followed a selective method, with the contract delivery location specified as the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in software-related services, particularly those adept at providing subscription-based software solutions. Businesses that specialise in compatibility testing and similar services would be well-positioned to explore future contracts within this framework. Following the NHS's strategy to continually assess and adapt its software needs, there will likely be ongoing demand for competitive services in this sector.

## Notice

The award of a contract for the provision of subscriptions to compatibility testing software, for use by the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team. The contract is awarded for an initial 2 year period with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months. Additional information: The contract has been awarded on CCS Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6068) Lot 2 Framework terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4d1c4c-107d-43ee-b01a-d3f734090501 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 10 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,993 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTWARE BOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4d1c4c-107d-43ee-b01a-d3f734090501

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c4d1c4c-107d-43ee-b01a-d3f734090501
  11th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6068
  URL for the RM6068 framework are stated below

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