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IT339 Referapatient Bloomsbury

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IT339 Referapatient Bloomsbury" has been completed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on acquiring an annual silver licence for IT software. Classified under CPV category 48517000, this procurement is tailored to the services industry. With direct procurement via a single tender action below threshold, the award was confirmed on 19th March 2026, and pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Taunton, postal code TA1 4DY. The contract period will commence on 27th April 2026 and conclude on 26th April 2027, with a value amounting to £10,649.14. The tender period had ended on 18th March 2026.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for those in the IT software service industry, specifically companies capable of providing software package solutions. Although not explicitly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), Bloomsbury Health Limited, identified as a supplier, demonstrates the potential for similar small-scale businesses to engage. Enterprises revolving around healthcare IT solutions might find this type of procurement particularly beneficial in developing targeted industry services while enhancing affiliations with healthcare organisations. The procurement method suggests readiness for agile businesses that thrive on direct and streamlined contractual processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT339 Referapatient Bloomsbury

Notice Description

Referapatient annual silver licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61122421-0389-4fdc-8db9-c97c323688a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a73066-dd3c-4b6a-88e7-e6be61d14aba
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,649 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,649 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BLOOMSBURY HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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