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SQL Licences - ITU

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "SQL Licences - ITU" has been executed by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located at Worthing Hospital, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under "Software package and information systems" (CPV code 48000000), is under the Award stage as of 17th March 2026. The tender followed a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and was valued at £50,931.43. The contract spans from 29th January 2026 to 28th November 2028. The awarded supplier for this contract is BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in software and information systems. Although the procurement was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, it presents a lucrative chance for large-scale software firms to engage with a prominent NHS Trust. Businesses with expertise in delivering software solutions within the healthcare sector and holding comprehensive licensing capabilities are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and expand its influence in the public healthcare domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SQL Licences - ITU

Notice Description

SQL Licences - ITU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced8b570-a6ff-46ae-bcaa-6a8ca6a4ca52
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
Not specified
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
£50,931 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 28 Nov 2028 2-3 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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