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WHTHT - RPA Managed Service e18

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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31 Mar 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the RPA Managed Automation Service under the NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework. This procurement, categorised under software-related services, took place via a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract being active as of 28 March 2026, set to run until 27 March 2027. The awarded contract is valued at £178,000 and is specifically associated with the location identified by the postal code WD18 0HB in the United Kingdom. Although the tender period concluded on 2 March 2026, the relevant documentation was published on 31 March 2026.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those familiar with robotic process automation within healthcare frameworks. While not suitable for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger firms with a focus on automation and digital workplace solutions may find this tender beneficial for business expansion. TRUSTCO PLC., the supplier for this contract, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to deliver the required services, and similar companies might consider positioning themselves for future tenders within this industry segment. The buyer, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, at Welwyn Garden City, engages in procurements that align with NHS frameworks, presenting ongoing partnership opportunities for service providers in the healthcare technology domain.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - RPA Managed Service e18

Notice Description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust award for RPA Managed Automation Service via NHS SBS Digital Workplace Solutions 2 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c73a238d-f674-4743-aed9-dc296aee6914
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d05dec0-5276-4212-88f9-16aaec56a701
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING 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

TRUSTCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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