This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 10:48

Award

03 Jul 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, culminated in awarding a contract for an IFRS Accounting System. This tender, categorised under "Software package and information systems" in the goods industry category, was executed via a direct award process through the NHS SBS Digital 2 Framework. Geographically, the procurement will benefit NHS Wales Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Authorities in Cardiff, UK, as per reference WA Ref:164893. The final award was issued on 1st May 2026, with Softcat being the selected supplier following a limited procurement method, without any prior call for competition.

The awarded contract offers extensive possibilities for businesses specialising in the development and delivery of software packages and information systems. With a contract value of £236,842.11, this award signifies substantial growth opportunities for large-scale software firms like Softcat. This procurement is particularly suited for businesses that have a robust portfolio in delivering sophisticated software solutions to healthcare organisations and those familiar with dealing with framework agreements. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a company's reputation and foster strategic partnerships within the NHS network.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

IFRS Accounting System

Notice Description

Direct award via the NHS SBS Digital 2 Framework for the NHS Wales Forensic and Statement Reconciliation Software contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A direct award via the NHS SBS Digital 2 Framework for the NHS Wales IFRS 16 Accounting System contract. Additional information: Compliant direct award process followed following the Framework's listed 'objective conditions' for direct award.

Procurement Information

The contract is being awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement in accordance with the terms of that framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05587a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060640-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

48 - Software package and information systems

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£265,009 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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)
Additional Buyers

BORDER TO COAST PENSIONS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company

Softcat

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