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Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS)

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the implementation of a Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS), aimed at enhancing system and support services within the healthcare industry. This procurement falls under the category of services and was executed through a direct award process, bypassing the need for a competitive call for tenders. Conducted as per the NHS Commercial Solutions framework and in alignment with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, this contract was awarded directly to Ingenica Solutions. Located in the UK South Western region (UKK2), the contract was signed on 7th April 2026 with the entire process now completed.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in system and support services, especially those specialising in inventory management software development. Companies with capabilities to fulfil direct awards without the extensive competitive bidding processes are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities. The contract awarded to Ingenica Solutions, a large-scale enterprise, underscores the value placed on established providers with proven expertise in the healthcare sector. Businesses looking to expand in the public health domain, particularly with technological and service-driven solutions, can find significant growth prospects by engaging in frameworks like the NHS Commercial Solutions.

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Notice Title

Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS)

Notice Description

Provision of Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS) for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award against the NHS Commercial Solutions Framework.

Procurement Information

Direct award against the NHS Commercial Solutions framework operating under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031394-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72212430 - Inventory management software development services

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£378,164 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INGENICA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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