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Ulysses Annual Licence & Support Contract

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Ulysses Annual Licence & Support Contract," categorised under software support services. The contract pertains to the health sector and is specifically located in Poole, United Kingdom. It began on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th April 2027. The procurement was carried out through a direct method without competition as it fell below the threshold. The award was officially signed on 1st April 2026, and the documentation was last published on 1st June 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the technology sector, particularly those specialising in software support services. While the contract for this cycle was directly awarded to Ulysses Ltd, a large entity based in Havant, similar upcoming contracts from the NHS and other public sector bodies may provide potential avenues for growth. Small to medium-sized enterprises with expertise in software licensing and customer support services could be well-suited to compete in future tenders, especially if they can demonstrate unique value propositions or cost efficiencies.

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Notice Title

Ulysses Annual Licence & Support Contract

Notice Description

12 Month Annual licence and support renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051515-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,142 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ULYSSES

Further Information

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