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title: "1779 Platform and Architecture Support for NHS Arden & GEM CSU"
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# 1779 Platform and Architecture Support for NHS Arden & GEM CSU

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e38c2389-43d1-4f51-8585-53de0a0c64b2

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## Summary

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) awarded a contract for Platform and Architecture Support to Hippo Digital Limited. This procurement, classified under IT services including consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000), was conducted through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6100 Technology Services 3 Framework - Lot-1 Technology Strategy and Service Design Framework. The contract, valued at £285,250, covers services to be provided from 3rd July 2024 to 31st March 2025 in Derby, England. The contract award was published on 29th August 2024, following a tender period that ended on 23rd May 2024.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in platform architecture and technological strategy. The selective procurement method and the use of an established framework indicate a preference for suppliers with proven capabilities and track records in similar projects. While it is not suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, companies with the necessary scale and experience stand to benefit significantly, leveraging this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish a relationship with a significant public health organisation.

## Notice

Provision of Platform and Architecture Support for NHS Arden & GEM CSU. This was procured using Crown Commercial Services RM6100 Technology Services 3 Framework - Lot-1 Technology Strategy and Service Design Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/547b995a-fa0d-42aa-ae6a-f8d314de81c6 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,250 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/547b995a-fa0d-42aa-ae6a-f8d314de81c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/547b995a-fa0d-42aa-ae6a-f8d314de81c6
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f2653eb-7783-4f1e-b284-1e5985c377c9
  1779_Platform_and_Architecture_Support_for_NHS_AGEM_CSU_-_RM6100-Lot-1_Order_Form_-_Hippo_Digital_Final_Redacted

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