---
title: "GitLab Licenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b48"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# GitLab Licenses

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b48

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority has completed a direct award procurement process for GitLab Premium SaaS licences to support both ongoing and future development needs. This contract pertains to the procurement of software package and information systems in the industry category of goods, valued at £360,000 gross or £300,000 net. The procurement, which falls under the category of technical exclusivity by buying directly from the license owner GitLab Ltd, was initiated on 23rd April 2026, with the contract set to conclude on 18th April 2028. The buyer is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, whereas the supplier, GitLab Ltd, operates out of London, UK. Completed under central government public authority mandates, the procurement is aligned with legal framework 2023/54 as per UKPGA.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for entities skilled in software licences, offering a chance to collaborate with a central government authority. Large-scale businesses specialising in software package development, particularly those with technical exclusivity, would find this procurement particularly attractive. Establishing a relationship with NHS Business Services Authority could enhance business reputation and lead to potential future contracts in similar or expanded scopes, offering a stable revenue stream and opportunities for strategic growth within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

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

### Procurement Information

Buying directly from the license owner= GitLab

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038276-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 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 | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GITLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 07:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038276-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 08:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032650-2026
- 1 Apr 2026 at 17:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030623-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038276-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032650-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030623-2026
  1st April 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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