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Subscriptions

OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Sep 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector, has completed a procurement process for subscription services under the title "Subscriptions", specifically for Photosymbols Large Organisation Subscription comprising 100 licences. The process was carried out using a direct procurement method without competition, below the threshold, ensuring prompt engagement with the supplier, Photosymbols. Located in Oxford, the contract commenced on 12 September 2025, and is set to run until 12 September 2028. Awarded on 1 September 2025, the contract holds a gross value of £12,240 with a net award value of £10,200, aimed at licensing services within the industry category of services, specifically CPV classification 79980000 for subscription services.

This procurement offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialised in subscription services, particularly large-scale operations capable of providing extensive licensing solutions efficiently. Companies like Photosymbols, which already operate on a large scale, stand to benefit by expanding their client base within the public sector. Businesses in the digital and subscription-based industry categories, especially those with the ability to deliver high-quality services swiftly and cost-effectively within the UK, are well-poised to compete in future similar procurement opportunities with public sector organisations like Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

Subscriptions

Notice Description

Photosymbols Large Organisation Subscription (100 licences)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059b0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056847-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 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
OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTOSYMBOLS

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