"NHS England is spending £46,000 on 'benchmarking' as it gears up for what looks like the next round of negotiations behind one of the UK public sector's biggest software deals."
"The contract runs from April through August and is tied to 'preparation for large-scale software licensing procurement,' which is about as close as the document gets to saying what this is really about."
"NHS England is paying IDC to tell it whether it's getting a good deal before it goes back to the negotiating table for what could be another nine-figure agreement."
"Even small percentage changes in pricing or licensing terms can translate into tens of millions of pounds over time."
NHS England has contracted IDC for £46,000 to provide benchmarking and advisory services related to software licensing and pricing. This contract, running from April to August, is aimed at preparing for large-scale software licensing procurement. NHS England currently has a significant Microsoft licensing deal valued at approximately £774 million. The benchmarking will help assess current pricing and licensing terms, ensuring NHS England is well-informed before entering negotiations for potentially another major agreement.
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