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title: "Standards Directory - License Provision 26-28"
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# Standards Directory - License Provision 26-28

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab040c7-9d38-44ad-8af0-1fbb74abdf28

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## Summary

NHS England has completed a selective procurement process for the re-procurement of a commercial data management system to support the Standards Directory website, with the contract awarded to MetadataWorks Limited. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically for a License Management Software Package, valued at GBP 523,600. Located in Leeds, United Kingdom (postal code LS1 4AP), the contract is part of a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring continuity of service while NHS England establishes in-house capabilities. The procurement stage was the award, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026, and running until 31st March 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs due to its suitability for such enterprises. Companies specialising in software licensing solutions and those familiar with NHS infrastructure are ideally positioned to compete. The financial scope of the contract ensures substantial growth potential for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public health sector. By participating in frameworks like this, businesses can solidify their presence and credibility with a prominent public sector entity such as NHS England.

## Notice

Re-procurement of an existing commercial data management system that has been configured, customised, and tested over the last 12 months to support the directory function of the live Standards Directory website. The contract will provide an interim solution to ensure continuity of service while NHS England establishes and recruits an in-house capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f570aa8b-a813-401c-8e2c-9feefaccd3be |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £523,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £523,600 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f570aa8b-a813-401c-8e2c-9feefaccd3be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f570aa8b-a813-401c-8e2c-9feefaccd3be
  1st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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