---
title: "GitLab Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067433"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067433.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# GitLab Licenses

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067433

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for GitLab Premium SaaS licences, aimed at supporting both current and future development needs. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems. The process utilised a direct award method, buying directly from GitLab Ltd. The award, which is set to begin on 19th April 2026 and conclude on 18th April 2028, was formally announced on 25th March 2026. A future signature date milestone is scheduled for 18th April 2026. This procurement is labelled under the goods category and is above threshold.

This procurement presents a growth opportunity for businesses skilled in software package provision and SaaS solutions, particularly those able to offer competitive services or support related to GitLab or similar platforms. Organisations specialising in software development and management or those keen on collaborating with government authorities would find this contract appealing. Given the direct procurement method, businesses with strategic relationships or partnerships with GitLab Ltd may benefit due to the nature of the awarding rationale, which focuses on technical reasons from a single supplier.

## Notice

Procurement of GitLab Premium SaaS licences to support ongoing and future development needs.

### Procurement Information

Buying directly from the license owner, GitLab Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027512-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027512-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027512-2026
  25th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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