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title: "1531 Specialist IT support for the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcome"
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buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# 1531 Specialist IT support for the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcome

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d324f791-11fd-4d21-bde9-4321b8c676f3

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## Summary

The National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR) awarded a contract for Specialist IT support to Techsmes Limited. The buying organization, NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, initiated the tender using a Single Tender Action waiver. The procurement involved IT services consulting, software development, and Internet support in the healthcare industry. The contract value was £105,000, with a tender period ending on June 22, 2023, and a contract period from July 11, 2023, to July 10, 2024, in Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This opportunity created by the tender for IT support services from NICOR is suitable for businesses in the IT consulting and software development sectors. With a direct procurement method below the threshold, businesses with expertise in healthcare IT services could compete for future contracts with the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit. The contract awarded to Techsmes Limited presents a growth opportunity for small and medium IT enterprises to engage with public sector healthcare projects and expand their client base.

## Notice

Specialist IT support for the National Institute for Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR), platform. This was awarded using a Single Tender Action waiver.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f8dccc-6711-4559-9ba4-66b973c5cffb |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2023 - 10 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,000 |
| 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 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TECHSMES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f8dccc-6711-4559-9ba4-66b973c5cffb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46f8dccc-6711-4559-9ba4-66b973c5cffb
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/81e89188-d0f5-43e4-864f-8657e11af6f7
  1531 NHS Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services Contract Fully Signed_Redacted

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