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NHS Wales BACS System

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 10:46

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Wales BACS System was conducted by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by the Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This process, completed through a below-threshold open tender competition, reached its award stage on 5th December 2025. The contract involves the supply of goods in the software package and information systems category and has a procurement method described as 'open'. The contract period is from 23rd October 2025 to 22nd October 2028, with options for two 12-month extensions. The value of the contract is set at £36,750, grossing at £44,100. Key dates include the contract signing date on 23rd October 2025, indicating the procurement process progressed successfully from its tender status activated on 27th June 2025.

This tender process offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in software package systems and financial technology. Companies capable of delivering robust and reliable BACS solutions are well-suited to compete in this domain. The requirement for BACS Bureau-approved status signifies that businesses able to provide evidence of compliance and quality assurance are likely to thrive. The open competitive nature of the tender allows diverse entities to enter the procurement process, fostering innovation and expanding market reach. Access Systems (UK) Limited, an SME based in Manchester, secured the award, demonstrating that smaller firms with specialist capabilities can successfully engage in public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

NHS Wales BACS System

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for the award of the NHS Wales BACS System contract following a regulated below threshold open tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080034-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Georgina Walmsley
Contact Email
georgina.walmsley@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+441443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS SYSTEMS (UK

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