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BEST (Bringing Services Together) - Upgrade

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the BEST (Bringing Services Together) - Upgrade, focusing on software support services within the healthcare sector. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action below the threshold, involving the supplier Soft Options (Systems) Ltd. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement is associated with the North East region of the United Kingdom and had a total value of £64,366. Key moments in this process included the award being published on 25th July 2025, highlighting the stage of the process being in the Award phase.

This procurement represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in software support services, particularly those categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with niche expertise in healthcare IT services may find such tenders advantageous for expanding their portfolios and establishing partnerships with public sector health organisations. The strategic alignment with an NHS Foundation Trust provides not only a solid foundation for business stability but also the potential for future collaborations. Although this tender has been awarded, similar opportunities can offer pathways for innovative SMEs to showcase their specialised services within the public healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

BEST (Bringing Services Together) - Upgrade

Notice Description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a Single Tender Waiver to supplier Soft Options (Systems) Ltd for the provision of BEST (Bringing Equipment Services Together) - Upgrade. Contract Period - One off upgrade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0727b8bf-bce5-4f9f-8169-bb4dc16bd145
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56811761-4034-44c5-996f-89d867b14e58
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,366 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,366 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kelly Henderson
Contact Email
kelly.henderson15@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3BW
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFT OPTIONS (SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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