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WSFT - IT - Health Assurance 3 Year Support

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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11 May 2026 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WSFT - IT - Health Assurance 3 Year Support" was conducted by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This process falls under the "Software support services" category, with a focus on IT health dashboard support. The procurement has been completed, culminating in an award to Softcat plc on 15th March 2026, with the contract running until 14th March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting a strategic approach in the public sector's sourcing method for essential services.

The tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT service providers specialising in software support services within the NHS framework. While the procurement was not specifically geared towards SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust resources that can offer long-term support and comprehensive IT health solutions stand well-positioned to benefit from contracts of this nature. Engaging in such strategic agreements could potentially open avenues for further collaborations and offering of value-added services within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - IT - Health Assurance 3 Year Support

Notice Description

IT Health dashboard 3 year support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a7feefe-5d9c-4252-bdd0-81978600f3d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db60cab1-abdc-456e-b82f-2dc69be14f34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2029 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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