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23 Jul 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, concerns the direct acquisition of medical software and licences under the tender titled "MPL & software licences." This falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting medical and network management software services. The procurement method employed was direct, indicating that this purchase was made below the competitive threshold without competition, and the process has reached the award stage, marked complete as of 23rd July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £11,769.76, was signed on 5th June 2026, with the completion of services set for the same day, highlighting a prompt operational timeline.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software solutions, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive software packages that assist in medical and network management applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with the healthcare sector's demands and capable of supplying highly specialised software services are ideally positioned to capitalise on similar procurement opportunities in the future, particularly when responding to direct procurement methods that may bypass full competitive processes, as showcased in this award to SCHEIDT & BACHMANN (UK) LIMITED. Such tenders can propel growth by establishing or expanding footholds in public sector healthcare markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

licence

Notice Description

MPL & software licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069690-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,769 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2026 - 5 Jul 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L12 2AP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Sandfield Park
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool West Derby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHEIDT & BACHMANN (UK

Further Information

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