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09 Jul 2026 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "WSFT - Procurement - Nexus Subscription (IT)" was initiated by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically subscribing to IT-related services. The contract was awarded to GHX Europe, a large supplier based in Cambridge. The procurement stage is at the award, with the contract having been signed on 26th February 2026 and set to conclude on 26th February 2027. The procurement method was direct and classified as below threshold without competition, indicating a more streamlined approach appropriate for certain types of services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT subscription services, especially those capable of offering bespoke solutions to NHS trusts. Companies that are positioned to deliver efficient IT services within a healthcare context may find significant potential in this contract. As the procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, businesses that focus on forming strategic relationships with public sector buyers might benefit from similar future opportunities. The contract’s scope for digital service provision aligns with large-scale IT firms or seasoned suppliers within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Procurement - Nexus Subscription (IT)

Notice Description

Nexus Subscription for Procurement for the hospital

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064801-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION 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
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GHX EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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