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HCT - NEC OptoMize Agreement

HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, which has awarded a contract titled "HCT - NEC OptoMize Agreement" for software-related services. The contract falls under the industry category of software-related services, identified by CPV code 72260000. The procurement was conducted using a call-off from a CCS RM6259 framework agreement, with NEC Software Solutions UK Limited serving as the supplier. The contract was officially awarded on 1st April 2024 and spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2029. The tender, valued at £200,000, was associated with the area around Welwyn Garden City, England (postal code AL7 1BW), and was in the award stage as of the most recent update on 31st December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large enterprises specialising in the provision of software-related services, as it involves the ongoing support and maintenance of NEC OptoMize Software. While the opportunity was not tailored specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses capable of delivering robust software support and maintenance services in the healthcare sector stand to gain from such government contracts. Organisations with expertise in working within framework agreements, particularly in the healthcare domain, would find this tender particularly relevant, helping to expand their footprint in the public sector and potentially lead to further opportunities within the NHS network.

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Notice Title

HCT - NEC OptoMize Agreement

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust award for NEC OptoMize Software, Support and Maintenance via CCS RM6259 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5330993f-4b90-49b0-9c70-8aad1691bb6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6575958-e0b9-4d29-af90-d8a07d48e8ef
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY 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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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