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Award

24 Jul 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool, UK, involves the award of a contract for software licences, focusing on network operating system software packages and subscription services. This falls under the services category in public procurement. The contract has been awarded through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold and without competition. The process is complete as of 24 July 2026, with relevant activities having started on 5 July 2026. The awarded contract was valued at approximately £11,769.76 excluding VAT and spans just one day.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in software subscriptions and network systems. Suitable businesses could include Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) within the UK, especially those capable of swiftly delivering specialised software solutions to public authority entities such as NHS organisations. The streamlined procurement without competition underscores the need for trusted suppliers with a proven track record in reliable, direct service provision to public sector clients.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

software licences

Notice Description

mpl & software licences

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d29b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069993-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

48214000 - Network operating system software package

79980000 - Subscription 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
24 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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