---
title: "Softcat F5 Software Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b339"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-11"
---

# Softcat F5 Software Support

Buyer: MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b339

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on the "Softcat F5 Software Support" project, classified under software maintenance and repair services within the services industry category. This direct procurement was concluded under a "below threshold - without competition" method. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract spanning from 5th June 2026 to 4th June 2027. The procurement authority, located at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, UK, has engaged a supplier, Softcat PLC, based in Marlow, United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at £13,748.09, providing a budgeted amount of £11,456.74 net of taxes and fees.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software maintenance and repair, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive software support services. With the buyer being a central government public authority, businesses with experience in public sector contracts, especially those familiar with NHS systems, are well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities. Large-scale enterprises similar to Softcat PLC, with capacity for delivering high-quality and reliable services within defined timeframes, can find this procurement process conducive to expansion within the public sector services domain.

## Notice

Term Date - 05/06/26 - 04/06/27 F5 Networks - RENEWAL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055337-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,456 |

## 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 | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055337-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055337-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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