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Finance Close Management System

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 14:26

Award

14 Feb 2025 at 15:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has successfully completed an award for renewing a contract with BlackLine for their Finance Close Management System. This procurement, classified under accounting software development services, pertains to the services industry category and is located in Carmarthen, UK. The renewal was conducted through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £178,770, was signed on 14th October 2025, following the completion of a VEAT notice.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and financial software services, emphasising the importance of continuity and system integration capabilities. Companies that can offer solutions to enhance financial close management while minimising operational disruption are ideally suited to compete in this sector. The process highlights a preference for established suppliers who can provide seamless service continuity, making it particularly lucrative for businesses capable of offering robust software solutions with proven track records in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

Finance Close Management System

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Local Health Board has renewed a contract for Software Licences with Blackline to continue to use its Finance Close Management System following the completion of a VEAT notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Local Health Board has renewed a contract for Software Licences with Blackline to continue to use its Finance Close Management System following the completion of a VEAT notice

Procurement Information

Renewal of current software licences with Blackline. There are implications of moving provider due to the potential cost of change aligned with training staff on a new system and with the increased costs of installation of a new system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e20a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065272-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212443 - Accounting software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,770 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3BB
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACKLINE

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