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GHX Electronic Trading Network and Purchase-to-Pay Integration Services

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:13

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of GHX Electronic Trading Network and Purchase-to-Pay Integration Services. The main procurement category falls under services, specifically system and support services, and is located in the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 4th April 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method "below threshold - without competition," and the contract commenced on 1st May 2026, ending on 30th April 2029. The total contract value was £90,255.84, with the purchase amount being £75,213.20, both in GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic trading and integration services, offering a chance for growth within the public sector, specifically in healthcare procurement systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in IT systems, particularly those related to purchase-to-pay networks, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, companies offering system and support services aiming to expand their market reach within the NHS and other public authorities could find this sector lucrative. The awarded supplier for this contract was GHX UK LTD, an SME based in Cambridge, demonstrating the advantage smaller enterprises have in securing direct contracts with major clients like NHS Trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GHX Electronic Trading Network and Purchase-to-Pay Integration Services

Notice Description

Provision of GHX Electronic Trading Network and Purchase-to-Pay Integration Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dae2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073571-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,213 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GHX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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