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KnowledgeShare Subscription

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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06 Mar 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the completion of a direct subscription contract for KnowledgeShare management resource. Located in Prescot, this public authority central government entity has embarked on a 3-year contract starting from 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029. The tender, classified under 'Data services', completed its award stage, specifically outlining below-threshold procurement without competition, aiming to lock in pricing with capped annual increases. The contract, valued at £24,494.40 gross with £20,412 actual cost, was signed on 18th February 2026.

This subscription service presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and management resources, particularly those capable of offering long-term, scalable solutions with stable pricing models. Although the tender involved University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust Hospitals as the supplier, other businesses that can deliver similar services should be optimistic about future opportunities in this sector. The direct procurement method underscores an emphasis on strategic partnerships and timely alignment with the NHS's evolving operational needs.

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Notice Title

KnowledgeShare Subscription

Notice Description

3-year subscription to KnowledgeShare management resource with a capped annual increase of 3%. Finance have RPI increase forecasted at 4% YoY, so it is more beneficial to sign-up to longer term with capped pricing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06640d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020344-2026
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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,412 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX FOUNDATION TRUST HOSPITALS

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