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title: "The stewardship and maintenance of NHS eClass Service"
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# The stewardship and maintenance of NHS eClass Service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a155cdeb-7a4f-4116-9b14-1ff121c4a1b6

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for the stewardship and maintenance of the NHS eClass Service. The contract, valued at £32,509.24, falls under the IT services category and covers consulting, software development, internet, and support. NHS England, based in Leeds, is the buying organisation for this procurement, which has now reached the award stage. The service will be provided by NHS SBS Primary, beginning on 1 April 2024 and concluding on 31 March 2025. This procurement was conducted via a direct, single tender action, below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting and support to engage with and expand within the public healthcare sector. While this specific contract was awarded through direct procurement, businesses offering related IT services can look for future opportunities to support NHS initiatives. Companies with a solid reputation in managing IT services for large entities would find this type of tender particularly suitable for growth and establishing or enhancing partnerships with the NHS and other healthcare providers.

## Notice

To promote and monitor the use of the NHS eClass by both NHS organisations and their suppliers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a967cf-b888-458a-811a-2b1601521632 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,509 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,509 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| 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 | NHS SBS PRIMARY (IN USE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a967cf-b888-458a-811a-2b1601521632

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a967cf-b888-458a-811a-2b1601521632
  14th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/812c5cc1-e946-4248-a5af-e0d8eee7e2e5
  NHSE Services PO Terms

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