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The Provision of a Staff Expense Claims System

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation and centres on the provision of a Staff Expense Claims System within the software supply services industry category. Located in Brighton, United Kingdom, this process falls under the 'award' stage as of 5th February 2026, which marks the publication date of the award notice. The contract, stemming from a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded on 1st February 2026 to Softcat Plc, with a total value of £119,694. The contract period runs from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2031.

This procurement presents businesses with an opportunity to engage with the public sector, specifically in managing staff expense claims through a secure and efficient software system. Companies specialising in software solutions, particularly those large-scale organisations like Softcat Plc, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. As the procurement favours established entities over SMEs or VCSEs, it highlights prospects for businesses capable of providing comprehensive software services to support robust reporting and compliance as required by the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Staff Expense Claims System

Notice Description

Provision of a secure, hosted Staff Expense Claims system to support the accurate and compliant processing of staff expense claims, including mileage validation, duty of care functionality, reporting, and audit requirements, for use across Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02126741-e719-428f-b43b-aab030834b44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdac56d2-f1a6-4e5c-a5c7-2ed045c39b2e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,694 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,694 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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