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Licences for eRostering System for Nurses

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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17 Jul 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for providing licences for an eRostering system for nurses, under the industry category of Software Support Services. This was a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, with contract delivery addresses including postal code NG5 1PB. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2030. The tender process began with an end date for the tender period on 31st August 2025, moving to the awarding stage by 1st September 2025, and being officially published as awarded by 17th July 2026.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited for large-scale enterprises in the IT and software package sector. The successful supplier, Softcat plc, signifies the high calibre and scale required to meet the procurement needs outlined by the Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Companies looking to engage in similar procurement processes should have robust capabilities in delivering extensive software support services and the capacity to manage long-term projects. Businesses that can deliver competitive pricing and possess the ability to adhere to framework agreements might find viable opportunities in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licences for eRostering System for Nurses

Notice Description

Provision of Licences for eRostering System for Nurses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f51eda37-dac2-4a13-a65a-64d78ff02855
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c10529c-cbe7-4f6b-b66f-2bd17e6d4e08
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£951,445 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,058,847 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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