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title: "C376961 Architecture Diagramming Tool"
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# C376961 Architecture Diagramming Tool

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bf9cd5c-472d-405a-8a50-a94ffcccab47

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed the procurement process for the "C376961 Architecture Diagramming Tool", which involves the provision of 120 Lucid Suite licences with the potential for 30 additional licences through a call-off as needed. This contract is valued at £89,854.58 and falls under the industry category of software-related services. The procurement method used was selective via call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period runs from 15th July 2025 to 14th July 2028. The NHS Business Services Authority, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, acted as the buying organisation, with the procurement reaching the award stage by 30th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software services industry, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are well-suited to compete given the procurement's suitability criteria. The successful supplier, SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale enterprise, indicates that businesses with robust frameworks and experience in handling comprehensive software solutions stand a good chance in such procurements. Expanding the provision from 120 to potentially 150 licences can accommodate business growth, with substantial reach across the UK and internationally in regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

## Notice

The contract covers the provision of 120 Lucid Suite licences. The contract permits growth to a total of 150 licences, comprising an additional 30 licences beyond the initial allocation, which may be called off as needed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482d9e59-00fd-457c-b030-33053adff95c |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £89,854 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,854 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482d9e59-00fd-457c-b030-33053adff95c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482d9e59-00fd-457c-b030-33053adff95c
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0b8b686-d95b-44b1-9fea-64b6ce023a92
  W153395 Architecture Diagramming Tool - Call-off Contract v1_Redacted

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