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Ascom Solution Life-Cycle Plan

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for the Ascom Solution Life-Cycle Plan. This contract involves system and support services, including service delivery management and preventive maintenance for Southport and Formby Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital. The tender has been completed under a direct procurement method, below the competition threshold, and covers the period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026. The contract was awarded to ASCOM (UK) LTD, and the service is classified within the public authority central government category in the United Kingdom.

This contract presents business opportunities for SMEs specialising in system and support services. Firms capable of offering lifecycle plans and preventive maintenance as part of their service packages would find this tender aligned with their service capabilities. ASCOM (UK) LTD's involvement underscores the potential for businesses similar in scale and expertise to seek out similar contracts, particularly those with experience in healthcare support and management services. Given the nature of this procurement, businesses equipped with technical know-how and efficient service delivery management can leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Ascom Solution Life-Cycle Plan

Notice Description

Ascom Solution Life-Cycle Plan Service Package and Preventive Maintenance (1 x on-site visit per annum) included Service Delivery Management (1 x meeting per annum) at Southport and Formby Hospital and Ormskirk District General Hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030165-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,052 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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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

ASCOM (UK

Further Information

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