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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has completed a public procurement process for the "HPFT - GroupIT Licence." This falls under the services category in the software-related services industry, specifically within the region of Hatfield, UK. Operating under a 'direct' procurement method classified as 'below threshold - without competition,' the contract was awarded on 24th June 2026 and spans from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2027. The total contract value is £10,491, excluding VAT. The process has reached the award stage, and the awarded supplier for this contract is Aurum Solutions Limited, a large-scale company based in Reading, UK.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses specialising in software services to align with public sector contracts without the need for competitive bidding, offering a steady revenue stream and enhancing their portfolio with public sector experience. Given the procurement method, businesses with existing public sector relationships or those capable of presenting unique value propositions suitable for direct awards have enhanced opportunities. Such engagements can boost a company’s profile and credibility, providing a solid foundation for future competitive tendering processes.

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Notice Title

HPFT - GroupIT Licence

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Trust award for GroupIT Annual Licence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c363
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062766-2026
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,491 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 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
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP 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
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8YE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield East
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AURUM SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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