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VCreate Licences

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of VCreate Licences for Somerset NHS Paediatrics. This contract falls under the services category and covers the geographic region of Taunton, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted directly, below threshold and without competition, specifically structured for immediate award rather than through a competitive bidding process. The contract, identified by ID 011951-2026, with VCreate Ltd as the supplier, was awarded on 10 February 2026 and is set to remain active from 1 August 2025 until 31 July 2028. This expedited approach benefits the healthcare sector by streamlining access to essential services, crucial during times when administrative efficiency is paramount.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity for service providers specialising in health technology, particularly those offering subscription services like VCreate Ltd, who successfully acquired the contract. Businesses positioned within the SME sector, and those capable of delivering tailored IT solutions in healthcare, will find this type of procurement particularly beneficial for expansion. By fostering partnerships with public authority organisations such as the NHS, small and medium enterprises can enhance their credibility and portfolio, ultimately leading to further growth and openings in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

VCreate Licences

Notice Description

Provision of VCreate Licences for Somerset NHS Paediatrics

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064cbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011951-2026
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
SME

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
£23,345 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VCREATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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