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SFG20 Maintenance Software

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

09 Jan 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SFG20 Maintenance Software" is concluded by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Taunton, UK. This opportunity falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, referencing the CPV code 48000000. The procurement method utilized was a direct, single tender action below the threshold. The tendering process was completed on 1st January 2026, with an award made on 5th January 2026 to BESA Publications Limited as the supplier. The contract period begins on 11th January 2026 and ends on 10th January 2027, with the total contract value amounting to GBP 16,242.

This tender presents a concentrated opportunity for businesses focused on software package provision, particularly those capable of engaging in direct procurement methods. While the procurement stage is now in the award phase, this indicates that similar future opportunities may arise. Typically, businesses specializing in software and information systems will find such contracts advantageous, especially those that meet the qualifications for single tender action procurements. Although this specific contract was awarded to BESA Publications Limited, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this industry might find future procurement processes beneficial for growth, provided they align with procurement processes used by organisations like the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

SFG20 Maintenance Software

Notice Description

SFG20 Maintenance Software

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73763e3e-a803-4a23-9419-f5166214656a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39eae8dc-0b00-4012-9bf2-5c1293aa9cce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,242 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,242 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BESA PUBLICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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