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title: "NHS UK Site Search"
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# NHS UK Site Search

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dd44a24-7844-42e9-8ab3-1955fa52f8fa

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "NHS UK Site Search" project, focusing on software packages and information systems within the healthcare sector. The tender, aimed at supporting the testing and launch of a new in-house solution to replace the existing NHS.UK website search functionality, was awarded to Algolia through a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £101,383.33, is governed by a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement phase has concluded with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st August 2025. Relevant details, including key dates, place of delivery (LS1 4AP, Leeds, England), and procurement classification (CPV code 48000000), are provided.

This tender presents growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. While the awarded contract is a direct award to Algolia, the focus on replacing and enhancing a significant digital infrastructure within NHS England signals potential future opportunities in similar projects. Companies adept in innovative software solutions, especially those experienced in healthcare IT systems, may find segments like these lucrative. The project, although not open to SMEs or VCSEs, may set a precedent for similar future technology contracts that can benefit diverse tech and software firms.

## Notice

Direct Award to support the testing and launch of an in-house solution to replace the NHS.UK website search functionality. Note - This contract has been agreed in USD. The USD value is $128,333.33. The USD to GBP conversion rate at the time of publication was 1USD to 0.79 GBP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24511ef-91b8-4ee8-8be4-fa48da908e2b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,383 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £101,383 |
| 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 | ALGOLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24511ef-91b8-4ee8-8be4-fa48da908e2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24511ef-91b8-4ee8-8be4-fa48da908e2b
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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