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17 Jul 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Robotic Process Automation" was conducted by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the IT software package industry category, specifically aimed at software support services. The procurement process used was a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. The tender period concluded on 29 September 2025, with the contract set to run from 30 September 2025 to 28 September 2030. The total contract value is GBP 414,018, and the opportunity was awarded to Softcat plc.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in IT software packages and software support services. Firms with the capability to deliver high-quality robotic process automation solutions and services may find similar future tenders advantageous. Large enterprises are well-suited for such contracts given their resources and experience in managing complex IT solutions. Engaging in such public contracts could enhance business visibility and credibility, while also potentially securing long-term revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation

Notice Description

Provision of Robotic Process Automation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b36f9cce-2feb-4a0d-a6fd-7c287c597272
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b14b78c-b632-4751-94aa-7be0562f3f57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£414,018 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,015 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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