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WSFT - Corporate - PLICS License and Support (IT)

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSFT - Corporate - PLICS License and Support (IT)" contract was initiated by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, with a focus on the development and support of existing PLICS software in the IT industry category. The contracting authority successfully completed the award stage, with IQVIA LTD selected as the supplier on 4th November 2025. Located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, the procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates in the tender process included the end of the tender period on 1st September 2025, with a contract period set from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2028. The total contract value was estimated at £62,784, providing significant fiscal opportunities for the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the IT sector, specifically for enterprises experienced with patient-level costing systems. Despite the procurement being unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations can leverage the framework agreement approach, ensuring a streamlined contract award. Businesses specialising in IT software services can benefit from long-term engagements and develop strategic partnerships with healthcare organisations, further expanding their market presence and technical capabilities through consistent support services. Additionally, successful collaboration with the NHS can enhance organisational reputation and credibility, fostering potential business expansion into similar markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Corporate - PLICS License and Support (IT)

Notice Description

PROVISION OF EXISTING PLICS SOFTWARE [Patient Level Costing system]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b198769b-ce1e-4f54-be69-6c96ea2a6f0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c263e7-0f55-4e0b-8bbc-83a74b0965ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,784 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQVIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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