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Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence)

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process through the direct award of a contract to Softcat Plc for the provision of the Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence). This procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, with the contract's scope covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender process was finalised as an award on 28th February 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software package delivery and information systems, particularly those structured to operate under framework agreements. Companies similar to Softcat Plc, which demonstrate robust capabilities in offering digital solutions, are well-suited to benefit from such tenders through potential partnerships or subcontracting. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities in similar frameworks given the contract’s suitability requirements favouring SMEs. Such contracts can provide stable financial returns and opportunities for market expansion.

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Notice Title

Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence)

Notice Description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a direct award to supplier Droplet via a third-party supplier Softcat Plc for the provision of Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence) by utilising the Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework - SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. Contract duration - 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d04f5b8e-2294-4367-8be5-00738ad6c69c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6f0629-925f-41e2-973b-13d178b4d948
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME
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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3BW
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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