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title: "MS Benchmarking Services"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
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# MS Benchmarking Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7110752d-8971-405e-8d6d-c5541f826c2f

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## Summary

NHS England has completed the procurement process for "MS Benchmarking Services," a contract focusing on software-related services. The award tag indicates a completed stage, with the contract having been awarded to IDC UK Limited under the G-Cloud 14 framework. This selective procurement method used a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £46,000 and the delivery location is Leeds, England. Key dates include the contract period from 13th April 2026 to 31st August 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of software-related services.

This tender provides the opportunity for businesses specialising in software licensing and pricing to engage with NHS England, a reputable institution. It enables small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to extend their reach within the public sector market through participation in framework agreements like G-Cloud. The contract offers a platform for capacity building and expanding expertise in advisory services, making it ideal for businesses focused on software benchmarking and consultancy. SMEs with innovative solutions in software services would be well-positioned to enter similar procurement channels in the future.

## Notice

Benchmarking and advisory services relating to software licensing and pricing as part of preparation for large scale software licensing procurement. Awarded to supplier under G-Cloud 14 following a search and shortlisting exercise. Additional information: Benchmarking and advisory services relating to software licensing and pricing as part of preparation for large scale software licensing procurement. Awarded to supplier under G-Cloud 14 following a search and shortlisting exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ffc183c-7503-4ada-b5cc-f9daca871ffc |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| 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 | IDC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ffc183c-7503-4ada-b5cc-f9daca871ffc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ffc183c-7503-4ada-b5cc-f9daca871ffc
  30th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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