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title: "SAS Licences"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2019-04-18"
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# SAS Licences

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a024d82-ff61-4d94-9850-534f7253402a

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## Summary

The NHS Digital has completed the procurement process for the provision of SAS software licences, with a total contract value of £976,714. The procurement was classified under the CPV code 48000000, which pertains to software packages and information systems. The tender was initiated on 1st November 2018 and concluded on 31st October 2019. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 25th October 2018. The contract was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in software solutions, particularly those that can provide or support SAS software. Companies specialising in IT services or software development, especially SMEs, may find this an attractive area to explore for future contracts. As the NHS seeks continual improvements in software provision, businesses that can offer innovative solutions or efficient licensing arrangements would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the health sector.

## Notice

Provision of SAS software licences for up to 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ee85df-9836-4af5-84ba-31c845df3f66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £976,714 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £976,714 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2019 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ee85df-9836-4af5-84ba-31c845df3f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ee85df-9836-4af5-84ba-31c845df3f66
  18th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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