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title: "Database and Information Transfer Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c150fd5-8103-49d3-aecf-2fa8728fd151"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH"
published: "2017-11-08"
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# Database and Information Transfer Solution

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c150fd5-8103-49d3-aecf-2fa8728fd151

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## Summary

The Department of Health has completed a procurement process for a "Database and Information Transfer Solution," valued at £185,593. This initiative, aimed at establishing a licence and hosting agreement for secure data management and transfer across the NHS, utilised a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2017 and will conclude on 31st July 2019. The tender period ended on 2nd July 2017, and delivery is open to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software programming and consultancy services. Businesses with expertise in developing cloud-enabled solutions and secure data handling are particularly well-suited to engage in this competitive space. The successful supplier, Blackthorn GRC Limited, can serve as a benchmark for similar companies looking to expand their portfolios and capabilities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Licence and hosting agreement for the cloud enabled secure data basing and transfer of information to multiple users in the NHS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7577e9e6-0a2b-462d-ac8e-9b61b2ffd5fe |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,593 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,593 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKTHORN GRC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2017 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7577e9e6-0a2b-462d-ac8e-9b61b2ffd5fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7577e9e6-0a2b-462d-ac8e-9b61b2ffd5fe
  8th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73114779-e4d4-43a1-b3bd-67634dff6a0e
  Call Off Agreement - Redacted

## Provenance

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