---
title: "Contact the NHSBSA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2018-06-26"
---

# Contact the NHSBSA

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee.json)

## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority is seeking cloud broker services through a tender titled "Contact the NHSBSA" to assist in defining requirements and procuring suitable solutions. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been advertised under the G-Cloud9 framework (RM1557ix). The tender was published on 26th June 2018, and the Call-Off Contract, valued at £145,194, will commence on 12th June 2018 and is valid until 11th June 2020. The services to be delivered are classified under IT services, particularly consulting and software development, with delivery expected in Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those proficient in cloud solutions, software development, and support. Companies capable of delivering consultancy and implementation services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging in this procurement could allow them to expand their service offerings, further establish their presence in the public sector, and foster long-term relationships with a key public body.

## Notice

The provision of cloud broker services to work with the Buyer to define its requirements, appraise and procure suitable solutions from the market (Discovery). Following the Discovery the Broker will be required to trial the selected solution(s) (Alpha) and where required to supply and implement the solution(s) and provide on-going support and maintenance (Beta/Live). This Call-Off Contract can be extended by the Buyer for 2 period(s) of 12 months each. The value of the Call Off Contract may increase through subsequent work identified in the Initial Phase which may be commissioned through Statements of Work (SOW) with defined outcomes and costs to enable the transformation of the Buyer's customer contact services. Additional information: The contract has been procured via G-Cloud9 RM1557ix.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b96fd9-6871-4c1b-83c5-22b066e72f1e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2018 - 11 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,194 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £145,194 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCUS GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2018 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b96fd9-6871-4c1b-83c5-22b066e72f1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b96fd9-6871-4c1b-83c5-22b066e72f1e
  26th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/contracts/rm1557ix
  G-Cloud9 RM1557ix
- https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/g-cloud/services/906562871490568
  The service selected is 'Arcus Cloud Solution Brokerage and Implementation'

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-741e8840-cede-4b71-abb8-dddc2e8842ee.json.