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title: "WSFT - Corporate - PLICS License and Support (IT)"
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# WSFT - Corporate - PLICS License and Support (IT)

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b198769b-ce1e-4f54-be69-6c96ea2a6f0f

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WSFT - Corporate - PLICS License and Support (IT)" contract was initiated by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, with a focus on the development and support of existing PLICS software in the IT industry category. The contracting authority successfully completed the award stage, with IQVIA LTD selected as the supplier on 4th November 2025. Located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, the procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates in the tender process included the end of the tender period on 1st September 2025, with a contract period set from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2028. The total contract value was estimated at £62,784, providing significant fiscal opportunities for the supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the IT sector, specifically for enterprises experienced with patient-level costing systems. Despite the procurement being unsuitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations can leverage the framework agreement approach, ensuring a streamlined contract award. Businesses specialising in IT software services can benefit from long-term engagements and develop strategic partnerships with healthcare organisations, further expanding their market presence and technical capabilities through consistent support services. Additionally, successful collaboration with the NHS can enhance organisational reputation and credibility, fostering potential business expansion into similar markets.

## Notice

PROVISION OF EXISTING PLICS SOFTWARE [Patient Level Costing system]

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c263e7-0f55-4e0b-8bbc-83a74b0965ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,784 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,088 |
| 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 | IQVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c263e7-0f55-4e0b-8bbc-83a74b0965ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1c263e7-0f55-4e0b-8bbc-83a74b0965ff
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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