Award

PAHT - Synbiotix - Facilities Management and Catering Software

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 11:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust concerns the acquisition of Facilities Management and Catering Software through H.T.E LLP's Digital Technology Solutions Framework. Classified under the software package and information systems category, this project, located in the United Kingdom, marks the completion of the award stage as of 31st March 2026. The contract is expected to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. This selective procurement process, described as a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded its tender period on 9th March 2026. The award, valued at £100,000, was made active on 23rd March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital solutions, particularly those focusing on software services for facilities management and catering. With Softcat plc being the successful supplier, large-scale corporations with expertise in such technology frameworks are likely better positioned to compete in similar tenders. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, this tender opens avenues for large firms seeking to expand their footprint within the healthcare technology sector, offering potential business growth and partnership opportunities with the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Synbiotix - Facilities Management and Catering Software

Notice Description

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for Facilities Management and Catering Software via H.T.E LLP Digital Technology Solutions Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0198c8c2-8ee3-4ecc-b1b4-34729af89c3e
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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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