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nhs.net migration - Implementation

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Jul 2026 at 20:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust has concluded with a contract award for the project titled "nhs.net migration - Implementation". This contract, categorised under IT services, encompasses consulting, software development, and support. The award stage was completed on 21st July 2026, with the process being executed through a limited procurement method, specifically without prior publication of a call for competition. The project is located in the West Midlands, UK, classified under the CPV code 72000000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services and migration projects, particularly those experienced with NHS systems. The awarded contract, valued at £160,824.75, indicates a substantial investment in IT infrastructure, making it an attractive prospect for large IT service providers like Softcat plc, the awarded supplier. Due to the nature of the procurement method, businesses looking to engage in similar future opportunities may benefit from developing close relationships with healthcare sector buyers and demonstrating niche expertise in digital workspace solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

nhs.net migration - Implementation

Notice Description

Implementation of the nhs.net migration with central tenant

Lot Information

Lot 1

Full implementation of the nhs.net migration with central tenant. Additional information: SBS10510 FW Digital Workspace 2

Procurement Information

Award of contract using SBS10510 FW Digital Workspace 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d053
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068914-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,824 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE UNIVERSITY 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
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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