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Finance & Accounting and Purchase to Pay System

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Mar 2026 at 08:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Mar 2026 at 17:16

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, located at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, has completed the procurement process for the "Finance & Accounting and Purchase to Pay System." This tender falls under the software-related services category and will be performed in the UKK23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is award, with the contract awarded to Integrated Business Software and Solutions Limited. With a gross contract value of £359,868, the contract aims to ensure continuity of the current Purchase to Pay platform and is scheduled to start on 1st July 2026, ending on 30th June 2028. The next competitive tender is anticipated to begin within the next six to eight months. Key dates include a standstill period ending on 12th March 2026 and a future signature date set for 16th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those with expertise in finance and accounting platforms. Due to its direct award nature, the process benefits established suppliers with the capacity to deliver crucial services without operational disruptions, making it ideal for larger enterprises. The forthcoming competitive tender also suggests future opportunities for other businesses looking to enter or expand in the healthcare procurement market, particularly those offering innovative solutions to integrate finance and procurement functions. Interested parties should consider planning for future involvement as the NHS aims for improved procurement solutions once internal capacity allows for further competitive processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance & Accounting and Purchase to Pay System

Notice Description

Integrated Finance & Accounting and Purchase to Pay system that connects finance and procurement in one secure platform. The authority intends to directly award a contract to the incumbent P2P supplier for additional repeat services necessary to maintain continuity of the existing Purchase to Pay platform. A competitive tender for the future P2P solution is currently being planned and will proceed once internal capacity allows. This is likely to be within the next 6-8 months. This direct award is strictly time-limited, proportionate, and designed solely to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of essential financial operations pending the launch of the competitive procurement.

Procurement Information

The authority intends to directly award a contract to the incumbent P2P supplier for additional repeat services necessary to maintain continuity of the existing Purchase to Pay platform. Under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, only the incumbent can deliver these services without causing substantial technical incompatibility, duplication of cost or significant operational disruption. A competitive tender for the future P2P solution is currently being planned and will proceed once internal capacity allows. This is likely to be within the next 6-8 months. This direct award is strictly time-limited, proportionate, and designed solely to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of essential financial operations pending the launch of the competitive procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06603a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018718-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£299,890 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INTEGRATED BUSINESS SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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