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Q-Pulse Electronic Document Management Annual Maintenance

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Q-Pulse Electronic Document Management Annual Maintenance." This tender, classified under "Software package and information systems" in the CPV scheme, culminated at the award stage. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. It encompasses a contract period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2028, with the contract awarded to IDEAGEN PLC for £59,919.27. The associated activities for this procurement will be conducted at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's location in Taunton, UK, with a postal code of TA1 5DA.

This tender offers business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in software and information systems. Despite the tender's completion, similar future opportunities might interest companies with the capability to innovate and manage electronic document systems. Since the awarded company was an SME, similarly sized tech firms and those experienced with NHS or public sector collaborations are well-positioned for future opportunities in this niche segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Q-Pulse Electronic Document Management Annual Maintenance

Notice Description

Q-Pulse Electronic Document Management Annual Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d69350c-979a-4315-a674-429f0dac7fd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6b580-4a9c-4b6c-a402-2fbe35c5191d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,473 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,919 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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