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WSFT - IT - Bereavement Software Licence

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "WSFT - IT - Bereavement Software Licence" by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is currently completed and awarded. The contracting authority, based in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, sought services in the software package and information systems industry. The tender was conducted using a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with an award published on 20th March 2026. The contract, valued at £34,560, will commence on 3rd December 2025 and end on 2nd December 2028. The procurement sought to fulfil specific requirements without necessitating SME or VCSE suitability, marking a key milestone in its award stage.

This tender, focusing on bereavement software services, presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in high-quality software solutions catering to healthcare sectors. Purple Matrix UK Ltd has successfully been awarded the contract, illustrating potential for established suppliers to efficiently support healthcare institutions with bespoke tech solutions. Businesses with expertise in delivering software packages and information systems, and those familiar with framework agreement processes, are well-positioned to compete in such procurement engagements. This opportunity underlines the need for innovative software capabilities, fostering a collaborative environment within the healthcare IT industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - IT - Bereavement Software Licence

Notice Description

Bereavement Software Licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f474d983-8f96-4586-b4b0-dcdd65ce8ef7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37b87c7b-ed63-4733-b104-e75273c172bb
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
Not specified

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
£34,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2028 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE MATRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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