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Award

15 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has completed a procurement process for a cloud-based HR e-form and workflow management system, with the contract awarded to Softcat PLC. This award was made through the HealthTrust Europe's ICT Solutions 3 Framework Terms and Conditions under PCR2015, utilising a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £32,218, covers the period from 4th July 2026 to 3rd July 2027 and pertains to the software package and information systems industry within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 15th July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in developing and providing software solutions, particularly those focusing on human resource management systems. The procurement was designed to be suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering a feasible avenue for growth and collaboration within the public health sector. Enterprises experienced in ICT solutions for healthcare and possessing innovative workflow management technologies would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, thus expanding their market presence in the healthcare industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Cloud based HR e-form and Expense System

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded a contract for provision of a Workforce cloud-based HR e-form and workflow management system to Softcat PLC via HealthTrust Europe's ICT Solutions 3 Framework Terms and Conditions under PCR2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7500940a-7530-4120-8c3b-88a1b171165b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904a7173-0bc0-4911-bccf-81bcb867db2d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£32,218 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,218 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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