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title: "Provision of NPEx IT License for Connection to the NHS Laboratory datacentre"
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# Provision of NPEx IT License for Connection to the NHS Laboratory datacentre

Buyer: BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ede58a6-3cb8-4d9e-a7a1-9bc10ef96c25

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire STP seeking quotes for the "Provision of NPEx IT License for Connection to the NHS Laboratory datacentre," focusing on software maintenance and repair services within the healthcare industry. This tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 30th September 2021. The resulting contract will span two years, commencing from 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2023. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation under the below-threshold category, with a total contract value of £24,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software licensing, maintenance, and support services for NHS-related applications. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions to meet the NPEx software requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially facilitating growth through expanded engagement with the NHS sector.

## Notice

NHS England and Improvement and NHS X have issued a 'National Adoption Directive' which mandates that all English NHS Trusts are to use NPEx to electronically transfer send-away test requests and results for COVID-19. The Trust, currently using this software, intends to procure its annual software licence, support and maintenance from the technically equipped providers for this service. The quotes will be considered based on confirmation that the proposal meets the NPEx software license and maintenance requirements and then on best commercial score. The contract will be let on a two year term. Additional information: Please email the buyer for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5533a6-eaef-4e7c-a1cf-ef564838f931 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTHEAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE STP |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 8BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Downton & Ebble Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 07:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5533a6-eaef-4e7c-a1cf-ef564838f931

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5533a6-eaef-4e7c-a1cf-ef564838f931
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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