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title: "Contract Award - Behind the Headlines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e1538f1-9d79-4549-8d91-838834ceb25f"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2018-10-09"
---

# Contract Award - Behind the Headlines

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e1538f1-9d79-4549-8d91-838834ceb25f

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## Summary

The contract award titled "Contract Award - Behind the Headlines" was issued by NHS Digital, focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and internet support. The contract was awarded for a total value of £280,800 and is effective from 14 July 2017 until 17 July 2019. The procurement method used was selective, with the process being a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The award notice was published on 9 October 2018, marking the completion of the tender process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract caters to IT service providers looking to leverage their skills in consulting and software development. Firms with expertise in innovative IT solutions and the ability to support public sector organisations would find this tender especially relevant, as NHS Digital is actively seeking capable suppliers to enhance their digital services.

## Notice

Contract award for Behind the Headlines

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e26c8291-e405-4983-8ab0-83393ca66584 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2017 - 17 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £280,800 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAZIAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2018 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e26c8291-e405-4983-8ab0-83393ca66584

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e26c8291-e405-4983-8ab0-83393ca66584
  9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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