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Wolters Kluwer - UpToDate licences x20

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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27 Apr 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency, located in London, UK. This contract pertains to the acquisition of 20 Wolters Kluwer - UpToDate software licences, categorised under software package and information systems, specifically for license management. The process has transitioned from tender initiation to the award stage, with the contract being signed on 27th March 2026 and spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, targeting the acquisition of goods in the health sector.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations supplying software within the health information sector, like large-scale enterprises that can provide specialised solutions. The contract's direct procurement method indicates potential for strong, trusted partnerships with public authorities. Businesses with expertise in software licensing platforms would find this contract particularly suited to their services, fostering expansion and visibility in the government sector while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.

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Notice Title

Wolters Kluwer - UpToDate licences x20

Notice Description

20 software licences for Wolters Kluwer UpToDate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038029-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,632 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months 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
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UPTODATE

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