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title: "Standards Directory - License Provision 24/25"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e896aa96-e0d2-4de4-a396-3cc7dd98bd52"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2025-02-13"
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# Standards Directory - License Provision 24/25

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e896aa96-e0d2-4de4-a396-3cc7dd98bd52

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for the "Standards Directory - License Provision 24/25" to MetadataWorks Limited. This procurement, classified under the industry category of IT software packages, involves re-procuring an existing licence provision. The procurement process, which utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, is now in the award stage, with the contract period beginning on 1st July 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The tender period concluded on 28th June 2024, with the contract officially awarded on 4th July 2024. This opportunity is classified as a selective procurement process, primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and will serve various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in IT software packages, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive licence management solutions. The awarded contract, valued at £122,033 GBP, signals a substantial investment in IT infrastructure and software services by NHS England. Companies experienced in developing or managing IT software packages for large organisations will find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. The focus on SMEs underscores NHS England's commitment to engaging smaller enterprises, providing them with a platform to secure meaningful contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

re -procurement of an existing licence provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7dfc86-e7ee-47b4-8e05-d4fc4d4ae998 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £122,033 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,333 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| 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 | METADATAWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7dfc86-e7ee-47b4-8e05-d4fc4d4ae998
- 26 Jul 2024 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0662a1b2-a91e-485b-9439-f3b08cba90dc
- 8 Jul 2024 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f8b106-6846-439f-a74e-043cfbd83ab5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f7dfc86-e7ee-47b4-8e05-d4fc4d4ae998
  13th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0662a1b2-a91e-485b-9439-f3b08cba90dc
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f8b106-6846-439f-a74e-043cfbd83ab5
  8th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/024dd65d-53cc-4d39-8d74-dda607eedbcb
  REDACTED C289854 Standards Directory License
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92a2b7b4-75b6-4967-9028-3de96aadb1d6
  REDACTED C289854 Standards Directory License

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