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title: "C357188 IBM 2025"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f73843e8-5a20-403c-a215-77b2e490f4bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHSBSA"
published: "2025-05-01"
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# C357188 IBM 2025

Buyer: NHSBSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f73843e8-5a20-403c-a215-77b2e490f4bd

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by NHSBSA culminated in the award labelled "C357188 IBM 2025," concerning the renewal of support and maintenance for the NHSBSA’s IBM licence estate. Categorised under software-related services within the CPV classification (72260000), this procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The primary location for the contract's delivery includes a range of territories, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and others. Having commenced in the planning phase, the contract has now reached the award stage, marked by an active award status as of 28 April 2025, and spans from 1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025. The contract holds a value of £46,241.97 in GBP.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those that can provide robust support and maintenance solutions for major software licence estates. Companies classified as SMEs are well-suited to compete within this framework. While the completion of the tender process signifies its closure, such opportunities pave the way for software service providers to forge new relationships with significant public sector organisations like NHSBSA and gain entry into the healthcare technology services market, potentially enhancing business growth and credibility in this competitive industry.

## Notice

Renewal of support and maintenance for the NHSBSA's IBM licence estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720b8714-8428-46a8-a227-c8568e7ff060 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,241 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,241 |
| 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 | NHSBSA |
| 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720b8714-8428-46a8-a227-c8568e7ff060

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720b8714-8428-46a8-a227-c8568e7ff060
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80f298f7-c6c9-4ef7-9ad5-3bea6af3159b
  RM6098-Framework-Schedule-6-Order-Form-Template-and-Call-Off-Schedules-v2.0_Redacted

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