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title: "ICT infrastructure upgrade to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS)"
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# ICT infrastructure upgrade to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS)

Buyer: NHS IMPROVEMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd5abb4b-c6b8-4759-8ffa-bd3cb5cead3f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the ICT infrastructure upgrade to the National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) was conducted by NHS Improvements, located in London, England. The contract, valued at £365,288, falls under the IT services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 29th February 2016 and the contract period spanning from 2nd March 2016 to 6th May 2016. As of 1st March 2016, the contract has been awarded to CSA Waverley/Maindec, marking the completion of this tender process.

This upgrade project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and technical support. Companies with capabilities in hardware and server software upgrades would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging with the NHS and understanding their procurement needs could catalyse growth for IT service providers looking to establish or expand their presence in the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

The National Reporting and Learning System (NRLS) processes all the patient safety incidents across the NHS in England. The ICT infrastructure that hosts the NRLS is in need of a number of urgent hardware and server software upgrades if it is to keep running.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a791e4-bd48-4b7c-b940-43af48925e5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2016 - 5 May 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £365,288 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,288 |
| 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 IMPROVEMENTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSA WAVERLEY/MAINDEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2017 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a791e4-bd48-4b7c-b940-43af48925e5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a791e4-bd48-4b7c-b940-43af48925e5f
  15th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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