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title: "Open Data Portal - Hosting, Support & Maintenance"
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# Open Data Portal - Hosting, Support & Maintenance

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c9c3e4b-d5ef-4bc9-9b5f-e447d608b886

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (North East) has completed the procurement process for hosting, support, and maintenance services for their Open Data Portal (CKAN). Classified under the Information Technology Services category, this tender was organised through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in Newcastle, UK (postal code NE15 8NY), the buying organisation has awarded the contract to Datopian (Viderum Ltd trading as), a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract period will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the total value of the contract amounting to £225,000 GBP. Key dates include the tender period end date on 7 March 2025 and the award date on 31 March 2025.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the Information Technology Services sector, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses specialising in IT services such as hosting, support, and maintenance operations can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and credibility in partnering with large public authorities like the NHS. Given the substantial value and long-term nature of the contract, successful bidders can expect stable revenue flow and potential for further collaboration in future projects.

## Notice

Hosting, support and maintenance services for Open Data Portal - CKAN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e29b39-f731-4c2d-aa8c-ce995006119b |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (NORTH EAST) |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DATOPIAN (VIDERUM LTD TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e29b39-f731-4c2d-aa8c-ce995006119b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26e29b39-f731-4c2d-aa8c-ce995006119b
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8366b455-1821-409c-b9cc-b5de1452f0f0
  Redaction Needed - Open Data Portal RM1557.14-G-Cloud-14- Call-Off-Contract FV 032025

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