Planning

Enterprise Licence Agreement

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

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Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Enterprise Licence Agreement", aimed at managing network management software services. This contract, valued at £4 million with a gross amount of £4.8 million, focuses on consolidating multiple software contracts into a single, comprehensive agreement. Set within the services industry category, the procurement follows a selective method utilising a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031, covering delivery locations in the United Kingdom, specifically within the UKL region.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in network management software services. Companies with expertise in unified software management and the ability to streamline software and licence contracts into a cohesive system would find themselves well-positioned to compete in this process. Particularly, businesses familiar with public sector procurement regulations and possessing a readiness to engage with the Welsh devolved regulations will benefit from pursuing this opportunity, supported by the assurance of a long-term contract. This procurement sets the stage for leveraging strategic partnerships and enhancing efficiencies, hence appealing to innovative technology providers seeking a structured growth avenue within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Licence Agreement

Notice Description

simplify the management of software and licenses on certain products. By consolidating multiple software contracts into a single, unified agreement, selected assets are managed under one comprehensive contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081511-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Kerri Emms
Contact Email
kerri.emms@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
0149576588

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

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