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title: "Compatibility Testing Service"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
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# Compatibility Testing Service

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94f5a678-9ef1-4b28-bffd-a064f1b22858

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) awarded a contract titled "Compatibility Testing Service," focusing on software-related services in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Softcat Plc after a selective procurement process, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the service ensuring NHSBSA’s compliance with mandatory Government Digital Service (GDS) standards. The contract commenced on 19th December 2025, with an end date slated for 18th December 2027, including an option for extension by 2 x 12 month periods beyond the initial two-year term.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services that facilitate compatibility testing across diverse browsers and devices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly have a promising opportunity to engage, given the contract’s suitability criteria that favour SMEs. Such businesses can leverage this tender to expand their portfolio in the public sector, ensuring alignment with GDS standards and enhancing digital service delivery for large governmental organisations like NHSBSA.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of software to enable compatibility testing on various browsers and devices by the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team. Utilisation of the software ensures NHSBSA services are in line with mandatory GDS standards. The contract includes the provision to extend by 2 x 12 month periods following the initial 2 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6d7672-5129-4527-a0aa-95fe19e8783a |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,800 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6d7672-5129-4527-a0aa-95fe19e8783a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a6d7672-5129-4527-a0aa-95fe19e8783a
  4th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fa4826b-870d-4bfd-8eb2-5f0c23b9b2f3
  RM6098 Compatibility Testing Service Contract Redacted

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