Award of Contract for the provision of software licences for digital simulation software

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 08:20

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales NHS Trust has awarded a three-year contract to Minitab Ltd for the provision of software licences for Simul8 digital simulation software. The procurement falls under the 'services' category and was conducted via a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, valued at £96,927.44, will run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029. The procurement was managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of NHS Performance and Improvement, and takes place in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 8th June 2026, and significant milestones include a future signature date scheduled for the 26th June 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in software supply services and are keen on collaborating with public health organisations. Companies with expertise in digital simulation software will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. While Minitab Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Coventry, has been awarded the contract, similar future opportunities could benefit technology providers that can deliver specialised software solutions to streamline healthcare performance and improvement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for the provision of software licences for digital simulation software

Notice Description

This Award Notice is being issued to advise the marketplace that NHS Wales Performance and Improvement have awarded a three year contract to Minitab Ltd for the provision of software licences for the Simul8 digital simulation software with a contract value of PS96,927.44 (no VAT). NHS Performance and Improvement are currently using the Simul8 digital simulation software for several models and a change in system is likely to result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053595-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,927 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINITAB

Further Information

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