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title: "Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence)"
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buyer: "SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence)

Buyer: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d04f5b8e-2294-4367-8be5-00738ad6c69c

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## Summary

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed a procurement process through the direct award of a contract to Softcat Plc for the provision of the Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence). This procurement falls under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, with the contract's scope covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The tender process was finalised as an award on 28th February 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in software package delivery and information systems, particularly those structured to operate under framework agreements. Companies similar to Softcat Plc, which demonstrate robust capabilities in offering digital solutions, are well-suited to benefit from such tenders through potential partnerships or subcontracting. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find opportunities in similar frameworks given the contract’s suitability requirements favouring SMEs. Such contracts can provide stable financial returns and opportunities for market expansion.

## Notice

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a direct award to supplier Droplet via a third-party supplier Softcat Plc for the provision of Droplet NeverTrust (Container Device Licence) by utilising the Shared Business Services Digital Workplace Solutions Framework - SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411. Contract duration - 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6f0629-925f-41e2-973b-13d178b4d948 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS4 3BW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Longlands & Beechwood |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6f0629-925f-41e2-973b-13d178b4d948

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6f0629-925f-41e2-973b-13d178b4d948
  25th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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