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Softcat F5 Software Support

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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11 Jun 2026 at 14:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on the "Softcat F5 Software Support" project, classified under software maintenance and repair services within the services industry category. This direct procurement was concluded under a "below threshold - without competition" method. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract spanning from 5th June 2026 to 4th June 2027. The procurement authority, located at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, UK, has engaged a supplier, Softcat PLC, based in Marlow, United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at £13,748.09, providing a budgeted amount of £11,456.74 net of taxes and fees.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software maintenance and repair, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software support services. With the buyer being a central government public authority, businesses with experience in public sector contracts, especially those familiar with NHS systems, are well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities. Large-scale enterprises similar to Softcat PLC, with capacity for delivering high-quality and reliable services within defined timeframes, can find this procurement process conducive to expansion within the public sector services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Softcat F5 Software Support

Notice Description

Term Date - 05/06/26 - 04/06/27 F5 Networks - RENEWAL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b339
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055337-2026
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

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,456 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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