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title: "NHS Counter Fraud Authority- Intranet/ Extranet Direct"
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# NHS Counter Fraud Authority- Intranet/ Extranet Direct

Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4171d698-db82-4eb4-a2d4-12f3febcebae

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by NHS Shared Business Services involves the contracting of software to provide a Workforce Intranet and External Engagement Platform, specifically through a direct award from the existing framework agreement to Softcat PLC. This procurement falls under the computer platforms industry category, with additional classification in intranet networks. The contract period begins on 1st October 2025 and ends on 30th June 2026. This initiative addresses a requirement in the United Kingdom and was awarded on 12th September 2025. The procurement has been completed using a selective method, signalling the transition into the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in computer platforms and intranet networks, particularly those capable of providing software solutions for large-scale organisations. Companies that align with these services can benefit from similar future opportunities, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which the procurement suitability indicates. The contract's value of £26,889.30 also highlights the potential for profit and engagement within the public sector, encouraging business growth through governmental partnerships.

## Notice

NHS Counter Fraud Authority has a requirement to procure software to provide a Workforce Intranet and External Engagement Platform, Direct award for 9 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a024008-7191-41e3-86f6-ee311b5cfae0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,889 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,889 |
| 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 | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 32412120 - Intranet network

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a024008-7191-41e3-86f6-ee311b5cfae0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a024008-7191-41e3-86f6-ee311b5cfae0
  3rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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