Award

Subscription fees to support the work of the IHO CEO Group

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for subscription services, specifically supporting the work of the IHO CEO Group, was conducted by SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST. As a public authority within the central government, the trust based in Taunton, UK, utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold, thus proceeding without competition. The award was issued on 23 March 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2026 and set to conclude on 31 March 2027. These subscription services fall under the services category, aligning with CPV classification 79980000, and are being delivered within the UKK2 region.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for large-scale enterprises engaged in subscription services, particularly those capable of delivering strategic support to healthcare organisations. FINNAMORE ASSOCIATES LIMITED, a large supplier from South Gloucestershire, was awarded the contract, illustrating the suitability of such firms to fulfill this type of procurement. Businesses in the consulting, advisory, or professional services sectors can find similar opportunities to expand their portfolio by providing specialised services to government entities, particularly within the healthcare framework.

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Notice Title

Subscription fees to support the work of the IHO CEO Group

Notice Description

Subscription fees to support the work of the IHO CEO Group (Integrated Health Organisation (IHO) CEO Group)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067180
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026309-2026
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

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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

FINNAMORE ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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