Award

DIRECT INSTANT PAY

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Jan 2026 at 12:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, has recently completed the procurement process for the "DIRECT INSTANT PAY" solution by awarding a contract to Allocate Software Limited. The procurement falls under the IT services industry category, focusing on consulting, software development, internet and support. The direct award was made without competition as per Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, owing to the exclusive technical and IP capabilities of Allocate Software Limited linked with RLDatix and Optima, as well as the pressing operational need to ensure staff can access their pay timely. The contract, valued at £50,000 with a gross amount of £60,000, commences on 4th March 2026 and concludes by 28th February 2029, with delivery locations in the UK regions of UKL17 and UKL15.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for Allocate Software Limited to showcase its specialised capabilities in the healthcare IT sector, where it can leverage its exclusive technical prowess and strategic collaborations with RLDatix and Optima. The tender was secured based on demonstrated value for money and sustainability outcomes, providing a fertile ground for large IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, internet, and support services, to thrive by delivering robust and innovative solutions tailored to critical operational needs within public sector healthcare. This collaboration reflects potential growth pathways for large-scale IT service providers targeting public sector frameworks that require swift and reliable technological solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DIRECT INSTANT PAY

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB intends to award a contract to Allocate Software Limited via a direct award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, based on:* Exclusive technical and IP capability linked directly with RLDatix and Optima;* There is a critical operational need to proceed with this direct award. Failure to implement the required solution would result in staff being unable to access their pay. This would have significant implications for employee welfare and organisational continuity, and therefore constitutes an urgent requirement under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act.* Demonstrated value for money and sustainability outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015205-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Joanne Grist
Contact Email
joanne.grist@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLOCATE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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