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WSFT - IT - NDL Evolve

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software licence titled "WSFT - IT - NDL Evolve", within the "Software package and information systems" industry category. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process has reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract valued at £223,684. The tender was completed earlier in 2025, with the tender period ending on 30th May 2025, and the contract period set from 9th July 2025 to 8th July 2030. The services are intended for multiple locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities for companies operating within the IT sector, specifically those capable of delivering RPA solutions. Although the process is concluded, it exemplifies the kind of procurements suitable for large enterprises, as indicated by the successful supplier, Softcat PLC, highlighting the potential for substantial engagements under NHS frameworks. Companies experienced in software and information systems can benefit from understanding such frameworks to enhance their growth prospects in future tenders.

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Notice Title

WSFT - IT - NDL Evolve

Notice Description

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software licence

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bf8bb4c-96bb-4576-a10f-4fd266023a0d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e667489-67a6-4ad2-ab71-ae1d50e9a8bc
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£223,684 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£223,684 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2030 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ben Pharoah
Contact Email
tenders@wsh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01284713851

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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