Award

P21.90 Stahl Online

DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 14:46

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Digital Health & Care Wales, has led to the award of a contract titled "P21.90 Stahl Online" under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement, conducted directly without competition due to its below-threshold status, was completed to ensure continued access to NHS Wales's critical e-resources until the end of 2027, with an optional extension to 2028. The contract was awarded to Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a supplier based in Cambridge, on 13th January 2026, following the previous agreement's expiration on 31st December 2025. The service, essential for providing neuroscience learning resources, will be available across NHS Wales, underlining its relevance to evidence-based practice.

This direct contract award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, especially those focusing on consulting and e-resource management. The continued support and resource provision for NHS Wales can serve as a valuable reference for similar undertakings and partnerships. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer specialised IT solutions for health care and education sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities similar to this one, demonstrating the importance of reliability and sector-specific expertise in securing procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

P21.90 Stahl Online

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded to ensure the continued provision of STAHL Online, supporting uninterrupted and secure access to NHS Wales e-resources. With the previous agreement ending on 31 December 2025, this award maintains availability of neuropsychopharmacology learning and teaching materials that have been in place since 2023. The resource is widely used across NHS Wales, recommended by professionals, and remains essential to evidence-based practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d70c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002723-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,634 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£12,077 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES
Contact Name
Stacey Jones
Contact Email
stacey.jones10@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442920502108

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS & ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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