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title: "Taxonomy Management System"
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# Taxonomy Management System

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69060fc5-a971-4a71-91ea-c6e183fe9c43

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Taxonomy Management System" by NHS England has reached the award stage, following a selective method undertaken as a call-off from a framework agreement. The focus of this tender is to acquire a software license to facilitate a Vocabulary Management Service, crucial for the NHS Learning Hub's operations. The contract, awarded to Contiem Ltd, commenced on the 1st of May 2025 and spans until the 30th of April 2026. The industry falls under "Software package and information systems" with a contract value of £60,862. This procurement underscores a commitment to enhancing the NHS's digital services, with the framework rooted primarily in England, UK, specifically at NHS England's address in Leeds, LS1 4AP. Key dates included the tender period closing on the 30th of April 2025, with the award published on the 5th of August 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) proficient in software solutions and information systems to collaborate with NHS England. Given that the procurement was fulfilled through a framework agreement, companies with pre-existing eligibility can potentially leverage similar opportunities by engaging in strategic frameworks. The opportunity aligns well with businesses adept in developing comprehensive management systems and providing ongoing technological support. SMEs focusing on innovative software licensing and those looking to expand within the healthcare sector in the United Kingdom may find such contracts advantageous for growth and enhancing credibility in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Procurement of a software license to provide a Vocabulary Management Service to feed the Automatic Learning Resources Annotation, ensuring an accurate and relevant Search Service for the NHS Learning Hub.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d6e0f5-01b7-4e73-89c8-0aeb3c8a42de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,862 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,862 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d6e0f5-01b7-4e73-89c8-0aeb3c8a42de
- 29 Jul 2025 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dac659a-c90f-43ba-8ab7-be89de0063b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d6e0f5-01b7-4e73-89c8-0aeb3c8a42de
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dac659a-c90f-43ba-8ab7-be89de0063b4
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cf3126e-d7ea-4ecd-b36e-7c80f1208633
  REDACTED PoolParty Licences - NHSEL uplifted RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14-Call-Off-Contract v3 CLEAN - 17.07.25

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