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title: "Provision technical SME insight to inform the definition of the following outcomes within two programmes. (PCSS) Programme and LIMS"
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# Provision technical SME insight to inform the definition of the following outcomes within two programmes. (PCSS) Programme and LIMS

Buyer: NHS MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acba2501-0c51-45c0-ae2e-5dc5b62cb430

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## Summary

The NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical SME insight to inform the definition of outcomes within two programmes: the Primary Care Support Services (PCSS) Programme and the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This procurement falls under the industry category of project management software package (CPV 48331000) and is located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, reached the award stage on 12th June 2024. The awarded contract, worth £85,140 GBP, began on 1st July 2024 and will end on 31st December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that specialise in technical assessments and future state architectural advising within healthcare programmes. The project requires expertise in evaluating current state infrastructure and recommending appropriate tools and techniques for both the PCSS and LIMS programmes. Businesses experienced in project management software solutions and those based in or capable of operating within England could find this contract especially beneficial for their growth. The awarded contract to Seymour John Public Services (Midlands) Limited underlines the importance of robust technical insight and SME involvement in delivering critical healthcare support services.

## Notice

NHSE Primary Care Support Services (PCSS) Programme. * SME insight to advise on technical assessment of the current state infrastructure and future architecture. Laboratory Informat ion Management System (LIMS) * SME insight to identify appropriate tools / t echniques to undertake technical assessment of current state infrast ructure. *SME insight to advise on the fut ure state architecture

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e3a3b1-ef49-46ef-b16f-e29f80436b34 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,140 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,140 |
| 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 MIDLANDS & LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | STOKE ON TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 4LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Fenton West & Mount Pleasant |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEYMOUR JOHN PUBLIC SERVICES (MIDLANDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48331000 - Project management software package

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e3a3b1-ef49-46ef-b16f-e29f80436b34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7e3a3b1-ef49-46ef-b16f-e29f80436b34
  30th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5572ed61-5ffb-4a31-942f-34844c7f457e

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