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title: "Provision of Subject Matter Expert to support the development of NHS South Central and West Automation Accelerator Programme - specialist in UiPath"
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# Provision of Subject Matter Expert to support the development of NHS South Central and West Automation Accelerator Programme - specialist in UiPath

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46dbe87c-324a-43e7-8a14-6917077c44d3

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## Summary

The NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Subject Matter Expert to support the development of NHS South Central and West Automation Accelerator Programme - specialist in UiPath." This contract falls under industry-specific software development services and is located in multiple regions of the United Kingdom, including London, South East, and South West. The procurement process is complete, having utilised a selective method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 framework. The contract commenced on 1st April 2021, with a maximum value of £49,990 excluding VAT and an initial duration of three months, extendable by an additional 12 months.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, especially those with expertise in automation technologies such as UiPath. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the nature of the procurement and its suitability for smaller players. By participating in this tender, businesses can position themselves to contribute valuable resources to the NHS's Automation Accelerator programme, potentially leading to further projects and growth within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS South Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) is awarding a call off contract for specialist software development to support the development of SCW's Automation Accelerator programme, Automation Academy and Centre of Excellence. The development resource will be a specialist, particularly in UiPath, to ensure connectivity and integration of new automations with existing systems and processes. The contract is being awarded following a selection processing using the Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 12 framework. The contract is expected to start on 1st April 2021 and be for an initial period of three months with the to extend for a further 12 months. The resource will be called off from the contract as needed but the maximum permissible contract value is PS49,990 excl.VAT. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c22f14d-5a61-4ccc-bdab-63cdf8c7276d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,990 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MASTEK (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c22f14d-5a61-4ccc-bdab-63cdf8c7276d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c22f14d-5a61-4ccc-bdab-63cdf8c7276d
  14th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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