Award

DIRECT INSTANT PAY

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

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 09:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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, has completed the procurement process for the "Direct Instant Pay" contract within the services category. The buyer organisation is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement process, under Welsh devolved regulations, was conducted via a direct award, citing exclusive technical capabilities and urgent operational needs, and concluded on 3rd March 2026. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, was awarded to Allocate Software Limited and is set to commence on 4th March 2026, spanning until 28th February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support operations. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale enterprises or those with unique technical capabilities, as demonstrated by Allocate Software Limited's involvement. The procurement method employed was "below threshold - without competition," highlighting the potential for businesses that can offer exclusive technical solutions or address urgent operational needs, fostering business growth through strategic partnerships with public health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DIRECT INSTANT PAY

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is awarding 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.*

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/018734-2026
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
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
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20262 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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