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title: "Orbus Enterprise Architecture iServer"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d727be6c-6a67-4964-8b58-730f7f541783"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2018-05-08"
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# Orbus Enterprise Architecture iServer

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d727be6c-6a67-4964-8b58-730f7f541783

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) organisation, which is seeking a provider for the "Orbus Enterprise Architecture iServer" software. This procurement falls under the computer-related services category and took place in Watford, England. Currently at the Award stage, this contract, valued at £203,493, will run from 9 February 2018 until 8 February 2021. The procurement method used for this tender was selective, with the details stemming from a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 19 January 2018, and the contract has been awarded to SOFTCAT PLC.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for software and IT service providers, particularly those specialising in enterprise architecture solutions and managed hosting services. Businesses with experience in developing and supporting complex software platforms, particularly those utilising Microsoft Azure, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, companies capable of offering ancillary services such as annual maintenance and hosting can capitalise on similar upcoming tenders in the public sector.

## Notice

NHSBT has Orbus EA iServer software as a managed service and are seeking a software provider /partner who can: - 1. Provide the following software, managed hosting and support contract covering the following: a. 1 Orbus EA iServer for 30 users b. Optional software Modules for the EA iServer: i. Enterprise Architecture Solution ii. IServer Portal c. Annual Maintenance contract for three years d. Hosting services for the EA iServer using Microsoft Azure using NHSBT's Office, Visio and SQL licences

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1e99c8-9c08-416e-a857-9a7931cee155 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 8 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,493 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,493 |
| 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 BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD24 4QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Tudor |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1e99c8-9c08-416e-a857-9a7931cee155

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1e99c8-9c08-416e-a857-9a7931cee155
  8th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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