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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "MatchCode Licences" within the IT Software Package industry category. This procurement, which employs a direct, single tender action method below the threshold, is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically Taunton with postal code TA1 4DY. The tender was in the award stage, with the award published on 29th June 2026 and concerns services valued at £16,900. The contract period is set to run from 29th June 2026 to 28th June 2027, following the conclusion of the tender period on 26th June 2026.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as it demonstrates the buyer's inclination towards direct procurement from SMEs, as evidenced by the award to Integrated Medical Solutions Limited (T/A IMS MAXIMS). Businesses that specialise in IT software packages and possess the capacity to deliver such services within the designated contract period are particularly well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Engaging in government contracts like this not only enhances visibility in the public sector but also fosters business growth through reliable, long-term partnerships with institutions such as the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

MatchCode Liences

Notice Description

MatchCode licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9899b1c3-b1b3-4bfe-93eb-ea334e44bc0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7f7038b-6df3-4db2-b327-d70f702168d6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
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
£16,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

INTEGRATED MEDICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED ( T/A IMS MAXIMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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