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title: "Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067cd8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-07"
---

# Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS)

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067cd8

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## Summary

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the implementation of a Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS), aimed at enhancing system and support services within the healthcare industry. This procurement falls under the category of services and was executed through a direct award process, bypassing the need for a competitive call for tenders. Conducted as per the NHS Commercial Solutions framework and in alignment with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, this contract was awarded directly to Ingenica Solutions. Located in the UK South Western region (UKK2), the contract was signed on 7th April 2026 with the entire process now completed.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in system and support services, especially those specialising in inventory management software development. Companies with capabilities to fulfil direct awards without the extensive competitive bidding processes are particularly well-suited for similar opportunities. The contract awarded to Ingenica Solutions, a large-scale enterprise, underscores the value placed on established providers with proven expertise in the healthcare sector. Businesses looking to expand in the public health domain, particularly with technological and service-driven solutions, can find significant growth prospects by engaging in frameworks like the NHS Commercial Solutions.

## Notice

Provision of Stock Inventory Management System (SIMS) for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award against the NHS Commercial Solutions Framework.

### Procurement Information

Direct award against the NHS Commercial Solutions framework operating under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031394-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £378,164 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INGENICA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212430 - Inventory management software development services
- 72250000 - System and support services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031394-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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