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Robotic Process Automation

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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17 Jul 2026 at 14:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust procured robotic process automation for use in its operations in Nottingham, East Midlands. The requirement is classified primarily as an IT software package (CPV 48517000), with associated software support services (CPV 72261000). It is categorised as a goods procurement, although the scope includes ongoing support for the automation software. The delivery location is the Trust’s site on Edwards Lane, Nottingham, with the requirement covering activity in the East Midlands. The procurement is intended for an NHS hospital trust seeking software and related support to automate business processes.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender closed on 29 September 2025 at noon, and the award was made on 30 September 2025. Softcat plc was selected as supplier for an awarded value of £345,015. The overall estimated value was between £345,015 and £414,018, all in GBP. The contract runs from 30 September 2025 to 28 September 2030. The procurement was not reserved for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off process, and the tender status is complete.

This award indicates established NHS demand for robotic process automation software supported over a substantial contract term. Businesses with experience supplying enterprise automation platforms, implementing software in complex healthcare environments and providing dependable ongoing technical support would be relevant competitors when this requirement is next considered. Credibility would also depend on the ability to support a large public-sector organisation, manage software supplied through a framework route and maintain service continuity across operational processes. The award went to a large supplier, while the procurement was not identified as suitable for SMEs, suggesting that future competitors may need established delivery capacity, framework access and the resources to provide sustained support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Robotic Process Automation

Notice Description

Provision of Robotic Process Automation

Notice Details

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
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All Stages
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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 Plc

Further Information

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