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title: "22_10_10 Software Engineering variation"
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# 22_10_10 Software Engineering variation

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96848b60-5101-419b-a8e0-175b615f8c01

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has issued an award notice on 13 January 2025 for the "22_10_10 Software Engineering variation" project. This tender falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. The procurement process is completed and the contract has been awarded to KAINOS Software Limited, increasing the contract value from £15,000,000 to £18,750,000. The procurement method used was a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Digital Specialist and Programmes Framework, and the contract period spans from 1 March 2023 to 28 February 2026. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, covering postal code NE15 8NY.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in IT software development and consultancy. With the increased contract value and the demand for delivery outcomes supporting DDaT services and products, businesses with expertise in these areas stand to benefit. As the procurement has concluded through a selective call-off process via a framework agreement, large-scale companies such as KAINOS Software Limited are best suited to compete, executing this complex and high-value project effectively.

## Notice

Notice of a Call-Off Contract variation to increase the value within the existing term of the agreement. The Call-Off Contract is for the provision of a partner to provide teams or individuals, to the Authority, to deliver outcomes, supporting the delivery of DDaT services and products. The Call-Off Contract was awarded via the Crown Commercial (CCS) Digital Specialist and Programmes Framework, lot 1 This variation increases the value by 25% of the original contract value, which is permitted within the terms and conditions of the Digital and Specialist Framework agreement. This changes the awarded Call-Off Contract value from PS15,000,000 to PS18,750,000. .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472d3a2d-d476-42cb-b9a8-6d180e4105a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,750,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212517 - IT software development services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472d3a2d-d476-42cb-b9a8-6d180e4105a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/472d3a2d-d476-42cb-b9a8-6d180e4105a9
  21st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ece439ce-9b7c-4ef4-91b1-3f6abf43521b
  22_10_10 Software Engineering contract increase variation fva signed

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