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title: "RA285854 - 0AR - Strategic Technical System Support"
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# RA285854 - 0AR - Strategic Technical System Support

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e1fa616-3298-4a6a-8e7f-2467c389433b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Shared Business Services (SBS), involves the tender titled "RA285854 - 0AR - Strategic Technical System Support", classified under the software package and information systems category. This tender is located in Salford, England, and is at the Award stage as of 17th July 2020. The contract period commences on the same day and concludes on 19th July 2020. This open procedure sought quotations for the procurement of licences and support for OPSWAT MetaAccess, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 3rd July 2020.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in IT solutions, particularly those who specialise in software licensing and system support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, given that they can offer competitive pricing and timely delivery specifications. Firms looking to expand their operations in the public sector should consider participating, as winning such contracts can enhance their market presence and enable further engagements within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quotation on behalf of NHS North of England CSU for Procurement of Licences Plus Support for OPSWAT MetaAccess under the Terms and Conditions of NHS SBS NHS SBS Link: Solutions IT SBS/16/CR/WAB/8723 - The deadline for clarification questions is 03/07/2020 at 10am\ Responses to the clarification questions will be sent out, no later than 24 hours after the deadline\ Please make sure delivery lead time is specified on the Multiquote and all prices net VAT. - To access this competition: login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity RA285854. Not registered on MultiQuote - visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote RA285854 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8040441-0867-439f-aee3-e243cc78d973 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2020 - 19 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT LTD (HEAD OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2020 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8040441-0867-439f-aee3-e243cc78d973

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8040441-0867-439f-aee3-e243cc78d973
  17th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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