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title: "Contract for the provision of demand and capacity planning tools"
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# Contract for the provision of demand and capacity planning tools

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b1c9a79-de99-4b6f-a5b2-6286bd0a7a2a

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, acting as the buying organisation, successfully completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the provision of demand and capacity planning tools" under the industry category of medical software. The procurement, initiated through the NHS BSW ICB, involved a selective process for digital tools to support Modernising General Practice (MGP) using the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework. Ardens Limited was awarded the contract on 28 March 2025, following the end of the tender period on 21 March 2025. The contract is valued at £1,006,929 and spans from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2028, covering the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This awarding presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software, especially SMEs, as the procurement process supports the involvement of smaller enterprises. Companies with a focus on developing cloud-based solutions in line with NHS digital transformation efforts would find this tender particularly conducive to business expansion. The call-off from a framework agreement exemplifies efficient sourcing, making it suitable for agile businesses ready to deliver sophisticated software solutions within the healthcare domain.

## Notice

The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS BSW ICB to place a new contract for the Provision of a Demand and capacity planning tool. NHS BSW ICB's requirement is for a Demand and Capacity planning tool. The solution is required to meet the digital pathways capabilities that support Modernising General Practice (MGP). A call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14) Lot 2: Cloud software was undertaken in accordance with the G-Cloud 14 buyers guide to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. The contract has been awarded to Ardens Limited. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 2 Years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cce591-c197-44b2-b1b8-c35d3c58846d |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,006,929 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,006,929 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | CHIPPENHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN15 1GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Chippenham Monkton |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARDENS HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cce591-c197-44b2-b1b8-c35d3c58846d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70cce591-c197-44b2-b1b8-c35d3c58846d
  30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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