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File Governance Suite

SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Feb 2026 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract titled "File Governance Suite" concerning the subscription and maintenance of 22 licences for a software package and information systems. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category and is located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This procurement process, completed using a limited competition method below threshold, culminated in Phoenix Software Limited securing the contract. The contract commenced on 28th February 2026, with an end date planned for 27th February 2027. The competitive award was based on the legal framework established by the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of providing effective file governance solutions. Entities already engaged with the NHS or seeking entry into public sector contracts might find opportunities through such procurement processes. Larger businesses like Phoenix Software Limited exemplify the types of organisations well-suited to engage in limited competition procurement, especially those offering software solutions that align with the operational requirements of public authorities such as NHS Trusts. Collaboration with public sector buyers like South Western Ambulance Service opens doors to steady and significant growth potential in the healthcare software market.

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Notice Title

File Governance Suite

Notice Description

File Governance Suite subscription and essential maintenance x 22 licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065dc7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017676-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,073 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WESTERN AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HY
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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