---
title: "DIRECT INSTANT PAY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d46"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060d46.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# DIRECT INSTANT PAY

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d46

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the "Direct Instant Pay" contract within the services category. The buyer organisation is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement process, under Welsh devolved regulations, was conducted via a direct award, citing exclusive technical capabilities and urgent operational needs, and concluded on 3rd March 2026. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, was awarded to Allocate Software Limited and is set to commence on 4th March 2026, spanning until 28th February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, consulting, and support operations. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale enterprises or those with unique technical capabilities, as demonstrated by Allocate Software Limited's involvement. The procurement method employed was "below threshold - without competition," highlighting the potential for businesses that can offer exclusive technical solutions or address urgent operational needs, fostering business growth through strategic partnerships with public health organisations.

## Notice

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is awarding a contract to Allocate Software Limited via a direct award under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, based on:* Exclusive technical and IP capability linked directly with RLDatix and Optima;* There is a critical operational need to proceed with this direct award. Failure to implement the required solution would result in staff being unable to access their pay. This would have significant implications for employee welfare and organisational continuity, and therefore constitutes an urgent requirement under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act.*

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018734-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLOCATE SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 09:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018734-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015205-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018734-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015205-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006167-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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