---
title: "KnowledgeShare Subscription"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06640d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06640d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-06"
---

# KnowledgeShare Subscription

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06640d

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust involves the completion of a direct subscription contract for KnowledgeShare management resource. Located in Prescot, this public authority central government entity has embarked on a 3-year contract starting from 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029. The tender, classified under 'Data services', completed its award stage, specifically outlining below-threshold procurement without competition, aiming to lock in pricing with capped annual increases. The contract, valued at £24,494.40 gross with £20,412 actual cost, was signed on 18th February 2026.

This subscription service presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in data services and management resources, particularly those capable of offering long-term, scalable solutions with stable pricing models. Although the tender involved University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust Hospitals as the supplier, other businesses that can deliver similar services should be optimistic about future opportunities in this sector. The direct procurement method underscores an emphasis on strategic partnerships and timely alignment with the NHS's evolving operational needs.

## Notice

3-year subscription to KnowledgeShare management resource with a capped annual increase of 3%. Finance have RPI increase forecasted at 4% YoY, so it is more beneficial to sign-up to longer term with capped pricing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020344-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,412 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX FOUNDATION TRUST HOSPITALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 12:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020344-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020344-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/hospitals/royal-sussex-county-hospital/

## Provenance

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