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title: "Slack Collaboration Tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4673a4c6-1ecd-4c0a-97cf-619f72530ada"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2020-01-09"
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# Slack Collaboration Tool

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4673a4c6-1ecd-4c0a-97cf-619f72530ada

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Slack Collaboration Tool was managed by NHS Digital, targeting the software package and information systems sector, specifically within the services industry. The contract, valued at £240,000, was awarded on 23rd December 2019, with the award notice published on 9th January 2020. The procurement method used was selective, under a call-off from a framework agreement, with delivery locations including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The contract period lasts from 23rd December 2019 to 22nd December 2020, while the tender submission deadline was set for 1st June 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software and digital collaboration tools. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions for team communication and collaboration may find themselves well-positioned to compete. As NHS Digital requires flexibility and effective software delivery, this opens avenues for niche providers as well as established players in the software industry to contribute to NHS projects.

## Notice

Slack paid licences for multiple NHS Digital teams. Purchased via Gcloud 11 framework (RM1557.11).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b93bae7-0261-4092-91ae-21ef62c6d5ca |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2019 - 22 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,606 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| 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 | SLACK TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2020 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b93bae7-0261-4092-91ae-21ef62c6d5ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b93bae7-0261-4092-91ae-21ef62c6d5ca
  9th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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