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Softcat Allocate HealthRoster

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Apr 2025 at 07:04

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the "Softcat Allocate HealthRoster," a license management software package, classified under the CPV code 48218000. This procurement process, conducted via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the industry category of services. The contract, valued at £109,633, is set to start on 31 May 2025 and extend until 30 May 2028. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, having been awarded to Allocate Software Limited on 27 March 2025. The project is to be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in software packages for healthcare and license management. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive, scalable solutions for NHS trusts would find this contract particularly advantageous. Large enterprises equipped to provide robust, integrated software solutions on a multi-year contract basis are well-suited to compete in such selective procurement processes. The framework agreement method suggests the potential for streamlined procurement, favouring businesses capable of quickly mobilising resources to meet the specific demands of the health sector.

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Notice Title

Softcat Allocate HealthRoster

Notice Description

HealthRoster Optima UK bundle including BankStaff and SafeCare with the addition of Loop/Datahub

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60b4ec4f-a42e-4ea1-9909-e4ca4835bcfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2768b4e2-1450-4294-87a8-a7850e8a0260
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

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£109,633 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,633 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 May 2025 - 30 May 2028 3-4 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Caroline Roberts
Contact Email
caroline.roberts1@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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