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10 Jul 2026 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "NEC Contract Licence," pertains to the procurement of a digital licence for NEC contracts, classified under the goods category. The process used a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, and the status of the tender is noted as complete as of 10th July 2026. The joint effort resulted in an active contract, commenced on 12th February 2026, scheduled to conclude by 11th February 2027, valued at £18,000 with a gross amount of £22,000. The supplier awarded the contract is THOMAS TELFORD LTD TA ICE PUBLISHING, a large-scale enterprise located in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in license management software packages. Companies with strong capabilities in providing tailored digital solutions, especially those adept at working with large-scale public authorities like NHS Trusts, will find this procurement advantageous. Businesses situated in London with a proficiency in delivering high-quality software packages could leverage this to enhance their portfolios and showcase their expertise in similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

NEC Contract Licence

Notice Description

Digital licence for NEC contracts

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 11 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
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS TELFORD LTD TA ICE PUBLISHING

Further Information

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