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07 Jul 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was undertaken by West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for a project titled "WHTHT - Cloud Based Communication Interface - Labnogistics." This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on software-related services, and is situated in Watford, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with the contract marked as active from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026. Notably, the procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition, indicating a streamlined and targeted approach for supplier selection. The supplier awarded the contract is X - Lab Limited, based in London.

This tender presents advantageous growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, particularly those capable of providing cloud-based communication solutions. Large firms like X - Lab Limited, with capacity and resources to meet the requirements of public hospital trusts, are well-suited for such contracts. The contract's focus on direct and efficient communication interfaces may also appeal to tech companies aiming to establish or expand their presence in the healthcare sector. Businesses capable of delivering innovative, reliable, and secure digital communication platforms can leverage such opportunities to grow within the public healthcare procurement ecosystem.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Cloud Based Communication Interface - Labnogistics

Notice Description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust award for Cloud Based Communication Interface - Labnogistics,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063547-2026
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
£12,194 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD18 0HB
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Vicarage
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

X - LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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