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title: "ENHT - Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA)"
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buyer: "EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# ENHT - Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA)

Buyer: EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48424a9c-2590-40b3-8ae8-e7efcd214f1f

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## Summary

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for a Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA) within the software-related services sector. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically, a call-off from a framework agreement. Key information includes the contract award date on 1st December 2025, with the contract running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026. The contract, valued at £194,000, was awarded to Softcat Plc, a large-scale enterprise, under the guidance of the buying authority located in Welwyn Garden City, England. This procurement falls under the 'Software-related services' category as per the CPV classification code 72260000.

This tender process opens up substantial business growth opportunities by providing significant engagement with the NHS sector and the UK public health framework. Companies specialising in software services, particularly those accustomed to delivering large-scale framework agreements, could benefit from such engagements. Furthermore, businesses with a robust capability to manage selective procurement methods and fulfil framework agreements in the public health sphere can position themselves favorably for future opportunities. Although the contract was not specifically earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises in the software sector, like the awarded Softcat Plc, would find such tenders well-suited to their scale and scope of operations.

## Notice

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust award for Modern Equivalent Asset Review (MEA) via H.T.E Digital Technology Solutions Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c66abf-09c0-4330-a900-18823a9d9077 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AND NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c66abf-09c0-4330-a900-18823a9d9077

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77c66abf-09c0-4330-a900-18823a9d9077
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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