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Database License Renewal - Patient Management System (PMS)

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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24 Feb 2026 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involved the renewal of Oracle Database licensing for the Patient Management System at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This contract, classified under software supply services, falls within the services industry category and is crucial for maintaining the technical integrity of healthcare operations. The procurement was completed following a limited method, awarding the contract to Oracle Corporation UK Limited given its technical compatibility and service continuity requirements. The contract, valued at £42,593.80 GBP, was signed on 18 February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialised software firms that can deliver comprehensive licensing solutions integral to healthcare systems. Particularly, it encourages collaborations that focus on enhancing patient data management through reliable and secure database technologies. Companies that possess expertise in high-demand database systems such as Oracle, and are capable of ensuring critical service continuity without viable alternatives, would be suitably positioned to engage in similar future opportunities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches could find growth potentials by aligning with the procurement frameworks followed by NHS Wales and other health boards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Database License Renewal - Patient Management System (PMS)

Notice Description

This agreement provides for the renewal of Oracle Database licensing and support for the Patient Management System (PMS) at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The PMS is technically dependent on Oracle Database to ensure safe, secure, and reliable operation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This agreement provides for the renewal of Oracle Database licensing and support for the Patient Management System (PMS) at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The PMS is technically dependent on Oracle Database to ensure safe, secure, and reliable operation.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority has awarded this contract directly to Oracle Corporation UK Limited in accordance with the applicable procurement regulations on the grounds of technical compatibility, absence of reasonable alternatives, and protection of critical service continuity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016462-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,593 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Oracle Corporation UK Limited

Further Information

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