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Compatibility Testing Service

NHS Business Services Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: NHS Business Services Authority

Buyer Address: Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NY, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Commercial Services

Contact Email: nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
121800.0 GBP
Published
04 Mar 2026, 14:40
Deadline
05 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
19 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
18 Dec 2027, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
72260000 - Software-related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Softcat Plc
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

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.

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