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Solarwinds

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 May 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust focuses on maintaining Solarwinds software. Classified under the software package and information systems category (CPV code 48000000), this tender pertains to goods procurement and operates at an enterprise level. The procurement was initiated without a prior call for competition, under the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for ICT Digital Technology Solutions 2023. Located in the West Midlands (UKG3), the contract value is £56,780 and was signed on 24th March 2026. The process is marked complete with the award being active, and Insight Direct (UK) Ltd is the awarded supplier.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT solutions, particularly those adept at software maintenance and support services. Large companies similar to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd may find such opportunities ideal, as they demand existing frameworks, substantial resources, and capacity for enterprise-level operations. Businesses capable of navigating direct award procedures will benefit, especially those with expertise tailored to ICT digital technology solutions offered under framework agreements. This tender exemplifies the strategic role established IT firms can play in servicing regional health service providers.

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Notice Title

Solarwinds

Notice Description

Solarwinds maintenance provision.<br/>HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise<br/>Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3<br/>- Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Solarwinds maintenance provision. Using framework HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise
Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3
- Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857)

Procurement Information

Awarded using direct award option on HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise<br/>Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 (ComIT 3<br/>- Complete IT 3) (reference number: 2023/S 000-007857)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06902b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040442-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,780 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months 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
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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