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title: "Open Data Portal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf5f7502-14cd-4e0a-80db-bad9d01700e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2020-01-02"
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# Open Data Portal

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf5f7502-14cd-4e0a-80db-bad9d01700e5

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority awarded a contract for the development, hosting, and support of an Open Data Portal as part of the G-Cloud 11 procurement exercise. The procurement process utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding the tender period on 16 December 2019. The total contract value is £41,600, with a minimum value of £34,400. The contract commenced on 6 January 2020 and is scheduled to run until 31 January 2021. The services required fall under the IT services category, specifically in consulting, software development, and support, and the delivery addresses include locations such as the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT service provision, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in open data technologies and support services. Companies capable of developing platforms like CKAN or those offering cloud-based hosting and technical support are well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging with such tenders can help these businesses expand their portfolios and increase their revenue streams in the growing field of public sector digital transformation.

## Notice

Contract Finder Award Notice following a G-Cloud 11 procurement exercise. Awarded to Datopian trading as Viderum ltd, for the development, hosting and support of a CKAN open data portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f8babc-2650-4d3d-9539-1b6704cdc5d0 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,600 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | (DATOPIAN, TRADING AS) VIDERUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2020 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f8babc-2650-4d3d-9539-1b6704cdc5d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17f8babc-2650-4d3d-9539-1b6704cdc5d0
  2nd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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