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Published 4 Mar 2026

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Compatibility Testing Service

Authority: NHS Business Services Authority

Call-off from a framework agreement
CPV: Software-related services (72260000)
Published contract value£121,800Exc. VAT
Contract ends 18 Dec 2027
Awarded to Softcat Plc
Contract starts 19 Dec 2025

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Contract for the provision of software to enable compatibility testing on various browsers and devices by the NHSBSA Digital Delivery Team. Utilisation of the software ensures NHSBSA services are in line with mandatory GDS standards.

The contract includes the provision to extend by 2 x 12 month periods following the initial 2 year term.

Published procurement details

Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Buyer reference
CF-3417500D0O000000rwimUAA
Category
Services
Tender status
Complete
Award status
Active
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises
No
Min Value
£63,400.00
Tender deadline
Procurement method
Selective
Item 1: Delivery locations as published
NE15 8NY; United Kingdom

Key dates

Published dates
  1. Award decision
    19 Dec 2025
  2. Contract starts
    19 Dec 2025
  3. Notice published
    4 Mar 2026
  4. Contract ends
    18 Dec 2027

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

  • NHS Business Services AuthorityContracting authority Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, United KingdomContact name, email

Suppliers named on the notice

  • Softcat PlcSupplier Solar House, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire UNITED KINGDOM SL7 1LW
    Business size
    Large

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

Source record

Source
Contracts Finder
Notice language
en
Release reference
ocds-b5fd17-94f5a678-9ef1-4b28-bffd-a064f1b22858-2026-03-04T14:40:56Z
Published
4 Mar 2026
Latest update
4 Mar 2026
Procedure reference
ocds-b5fd17-94f5a678-9ef1-4b28-bffd-a064f1b22858
Contract reference
ocds-b5fd17-94f5a678-9ef1-4b28-bffd-a064f1b22858-1