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# 2016 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afd9660b-6a0f-43a3-8a29-a18fca8adca2

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) is inviting tenders for the provision of a NICOR Java Developer. This contract involves supplying a full-time technical expert to deliver software development and infrastructure management services. The initiative targets the clinical data capture sector, emphasising usability, security, and social value compliance. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure under the "below threshold" category. Interested parties can register on the Atamis e-sourcing portal for tender participation by 7th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 in Derby, England.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs in the business and management consultancy sector. The project focuses on delivering web-based applications on the NICOR product platform for clinical data capture and reporting, requiring seamless integration with existing NICOR registries. Suitable contenders are those skilled in software development involving complex data systems, with a commitment to transferring knowledge and ensuring ongoing maintenance by the NICOR technical team. The estimated contract value is £91,666.67, suggesting a promising venture for businesses capable of offering innovative, secure, and socially responsible solutions.

## Notice

Provision of NICOR Java developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. The organisation will be required to provide software development and technical infrastructure management in the design development, testing and implementation of a number of applications and integrated services using the NICOR product platform. The web-based applications will be designed (with a strong on emphasis on usability and design) for the purpose of clinical data capture, extraction, and reporting and will include user identity management. The work is expected to be delivered by one technical expert working full-time (five days per week) over the contract period. In addition, there will be a requirement to complete a knowledge transfer to the substantive NICOR technical team at the end of each implementation phase in order to ensure ongoing maintenance and support of the applications by the substantive team. The organisation will need to ensure the built applications are both secure and robust within the operational environment, the components can be updated without affecting the clinical data in each registry application, and all programming code is maintained within a centralised code repository. It's important that the design and functionality translates into familiarity for the end users who interact with a number of other existing NICOR registries. It is expected the organisation will be able to demonstrate compliance with Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 in order to secure wider social, economic, and environmental benefits. To register your interest, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C405408 Project Name: 2026 NICOR Java Developer for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c3bf31-4e17-494d-b6e8-92fb8b1c8156 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c3bf31-4e17-494d-b6e8-92fb8b1c8156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c3bf31-4e17-494d-b6e8-92fb8b1c8156
  3rd December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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