---
title: "Enterprise Software Licence Finance Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065783"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Enterprise Software Licence Finance Agreement

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065783

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## Summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust recently engaged in a procurement process for an "Enterprise Software Licence Finance Agreement", classified under the services industry category. Located in Sunderland, UK, the Trust acts as a buying organisation and is part of the central government public authority. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 18th February 2026, with CISCO SYSTEMS LIMITED being designated as the supplier for the finance arrangement. The contract, valued at £1,197,391 excluding VAT, is set to commence on 2nd March 2026, lasting until 1st March 2031. The direct award method was employed, as CISCO is the sole provider capable of fulfilling the specific technical requirements for the enterprise software licence.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses that provide proprietary financial leasing services, specifically in software and technology sectors, to engage with large-scale, governmental buyers. Since the procurement was conducted via a direct award due to technical specialisation, companies with unique or highly specialised offerings in similar fields could benefit from positioning themselves as potential sole providers for future contracts. Additionally, businesses aiming to partner strategically with large suppliers such as CISCO might find value in examining the structures and requirements of such agreements to align their offerings and increase competitiveness in public sector procurement processes.

## Notice

Finance agreement for the purchase of an enterprises licence agreement for Cisco software for a period of 5 years. The cost is PS1,197,391 ex VAT.

### Procurement Information

Sole provider of a finance arrangement for the purchase of proprietary an enterprise software licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015421-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,197,391 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE AND SUNDERLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 7TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CISCO SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66114000 - Financial leasing services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 16:20 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015421-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 16:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014974-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015421-2026
  19th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014974-2026
  18th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cisco.com
- http://www.stsft.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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