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HCT - Assure Expenses (Expense-Management System)

HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST

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10 Dec 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for an expense-management system titled "HCT - Assure Expenses," awarded via the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72260000, relates to software-related services and involves a contract valued at £68,000. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract spans from 31st December 2024 to 30th December 2027, with services delivered to Welwyn Garden City, England. The award stage is active as of 31st December 2024, with the award being published on 10th December 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large-scale businesses in the software services industry, particularly those with capabilities in expense management solutions. The procurement framework allows businesses with access to similar frameworks to engage in streamlined procurement processes, enhancing their market reach. While not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs in this instance, large companies like Softcat Plc, the awarded supplier, can benefit from steady contractual income and collaboration with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

HCT - Assure Expenses (Expense-Management System)

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust award for Assure Expenses (Expense-Management System) via HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fed45df1-dee6-4fa2-ba5b-8e58f3170840
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba689171-217d-449d-b7b8-90c486fe6e2f
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

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COMMUNITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Sophie Rider
Contact Email
sophie.rider@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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