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title: "Service continuity for General Practices using Silicon Practice software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74230b77-5d08-4dd0-a978-0a815347b4cc"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2023-02-22"
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# Service continuity for General Practices using Silicon Practice software

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74230b77-5d08-4dd0-a978-0a815347b4cc

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for service continuity to Silicon Practice software. The procurement process was initiated through a tender with a limited procurement method. The contract value is £160,000 GBP with a contract period starting on 3rd February 2023 and ending on 20th February 2023. The tender deadline was 2nd February 2023. The procurement falls under the category of software-related services, specifically software support services and system management software package.

This tender opportunity offers potential for business growth, especially for companies specialised in software services. The awarded contract by NHS England to Silicon Practice presents an opportunity for firms with expertise in general practice websites and online consultation systems to expand their operations. Businesses adept at providing software support and system management services are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage focused on service continuity for healthcare practices in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Silicon Practice is a supplier of general practice websites and online consultation systems. The company is in financial difficulty and administrators had recommended immediate cessation of software services to their general practice customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defc7149-0569-4717-8661-c1b35592ec32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2023 - 20 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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 | SILICON PRACTICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48781000 - System management software package
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defc7149-0569-4717-8661-c1b35592ec32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/defc7149-0569-4717-8661-c1b35592ec32
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e0cdf8d-47de-4fff-98a4-939f55ad3c6e
  Letter Agreement Silicon Practice(124293766.4)_Redacted

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