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title: "Strategic Trace Solution"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b4d99c10-1645-4bcd-a832-6508b44a97e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
published: "2021-05-25"
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# Strategic Trace Solution

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4d99c10-1645-4bcd-a832-6508b44a97e9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Strategic Trace Solution" was conducted by NHS Digital, based in Leeds, England, focusing on contact management software systems. The contract, valued at £25 million, was awarded following a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 14th September 2020 and is set to conclude on 13th September 2023. The tender was completed after the bidding phase ended on 10th August 2020, and the contract was awarded on 28th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development sector, particularly those specialising in contact management solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in contact management software development would be particularly well-positioned to compete for such contracts. With the procurement having been awarded to a large supplier, businesses could explore subcontracting opportunities or look for future tenders in similar areas to expand their operations.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4155af-763d-4702-a6ea-d0ab05c140cb |
| 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 | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| 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 | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48333000 - Contact management software package
- 72212333 - Contact management software development services

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 10:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4155af-763d-4702-a6ea-d0ab05c140cb
- 3 Nov 2020 at 11:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4155af-763d-4702-a6ea-d0ab05c140cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d4155af-763d-4702-a6ea-d0ab05c140cb
  25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04542846-e76f-4d02-93b3-6bda51ea2315
  n/a

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