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ENHT - Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA)

EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for a Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA) within the software-related services sector. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically, a call-off from a framework agreement. Key information includes the contract award date on 1st December 2025, with the contract running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The contract, valued at £194,000, was awarded to Softcat Plc, a large-scale enterprise, under the guidance of the buying authority located in Welwyn Garden City, England. This procurement falls under the 'Software-related services' category as per the CPV classification code 72260000.

This tender process opens up substantial business growth opportunities by providing significant engagement with the NHS sector and the UK public health framework. Companies specialising in software services, particularly those accustomed to delivering large-scale framework agreements, could benefit from such engagements. Furthermore, businesses with a robust capability to manage selective procurement methods and fulfil framework agreements in the public health sphere can position themselves favorably for future opportunities. Although the contract was not specifically earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises in the software sector, like the awarded Softcat Plc, would find such tenders well-suited to their scale and scope of operations.

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Notice Title

ENHT - Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA)

Notice Description

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust award for Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA) via H.T.E Digital Technology Solutions Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48424a9c-2590-40b3-8ae8-e7efcd214f1f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c66abf-09c0-4330-a900-18823a9d9077
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£194,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£194,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 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
EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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