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File Management Software

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 May 2025 at 07:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "File Management Software" initiated by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has reached the award stage. This tender falls under the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on software packages and information systems. The process was conducted as a below threshold, limited competition. The contract, signed on 16th May 2025, is valued at £17,202.08 (excluding VAT) and covers the period from 17th May 2025 to 16th May 2026. The buyer is based in Exeter, United Kingdom, while the supplier, Softcat Plc, is located in Bucks, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in the software industry, particularly those specialising in software package and information systems. Companies that can offer competitive software solutions for file management systems would have been well-suited for this opportunity. Although a larger company, Softcat Plc, secured the contract, businesses of varying scales with expertise in developing efficient and scalable software services may find future procurement opportunities beneficial for growth, particularly with public sector organisations such as NHS Foundation Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

File Management Software

Notice Description

File Management Software Licences

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05152c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021992-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,202 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 16 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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