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title: "Instana licences 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-92e39368-47de-4153-858f-cbc4d0cb8fac"
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buyer: "NHSE LEEDS"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# Instana licences 2026/27

Buyer: NHSE LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92e39368-47de-4153-858f-cbc4d0cb8fac

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Instana licences 2026/27" was conducted by NHSE Leeds, situated in Leeds, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically targeting consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement was executed through a selective method by calling off from a framework agreement, with IBM United Kingdom Limited being awarded the contract. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30 March 2026 and the contract period running from 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2027. The award was published on 30 June 2026, marking the project as active.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT services to secure a prestigious contract, especially those specialising in observability and virtual server management. While the contract has already been awarded to a large-scale supplier, IBM, it exemplifies the types of opportunities available in public procurement, encouraging businesses to adapt their service offerings to align with such requirements. Companies, especially those knowledgeable in managing services on cloud platforms like AWS EKS Clusters, should prepare to engage with similar future tenders to capitalise on the business growth potential within the public sector.

## Notice

Instana Observability Essentials Managed Virtual Server. This is required to monitor the AWS EKS Clusters that Find the right service and other essential services in the NHS hosted on Texas Cloud PaaS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea89f005-34f2-4f77-a2ad-e849173843c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,899 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,899 |
| 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 | NHSE LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea89f005-34f2-4f77-a2ad-e849173843c3
- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb5ae73-e871-4e7c-94fb-100293b35fe0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea89f005-34f2-4f77-a2ad-e849173843c3
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb5ae73-e871-4e7c-94fb-100293b35fe0
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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