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title: "Software Licensing"
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buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Software Licensing

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a3b9d7b-316a-4c9a-9a6d-36e243505bba

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## Summary

The public procurement process for a three-year Software Licensing contract has been conducted by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, England. The contract pertains to IT software package services and is valued at £47,378.16. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period closing on 19 April 2021 and the contract commencing on 14 May 2021, running until 13 May 2024. The award for this contract was published on 25 August 2021, marking this procurement stage as complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in IT software services. Businesses in these sectors can leverage this contract to expand their offerings and build long-term relationships with the NHS, a key player in the healthcare industry. The focus on a limited procurement process indicates the buyer's intention to engage with established suppliers familiar with the unique needs of healthcare software licensing.

## Notice

Convene SaaS User License Annual Subscription - 3 year package

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a523de-aa61-49df-aaff-07708ad96494 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2021 - 13 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,378 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a523de-aa61-49df-aaff-07708ad96494

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a523de-aa61-49df-aaff-07708ad96494
  25th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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