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UK4

P21.80 - Library Linking Tool

  • First published: 13 January 2026
  • Last modified: 13 January 2026
  • Version: 1
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06046d
Published by:
Digital Health & Care Wales
Authority ID:
AA81853
Publication date:
13 January 2026
Deadline date:
17 February 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) seeks the provision of a market-ready Library Linking Tool through this tender opportunity. The solution is intended for use by all NHS Wales staff, ensuring equitable access to e-resources across the organisation. The software will be deployed nationally via network policies managed by DHCW, in close collaboration with local Health Board IT teams, guaranteeing seamless access for users on NHS Wales-issued devices. Additionally, the solution must support installation on non-networked machines where required, enabling flexibility for diverse user environments. DHCW requires access to the resource but does not intend to host it directly, ensuring that the tool remains accessible and centrally managed without local hosting responsibilities.For full details of this requirement, please refer to the tender documents published in eTenderWales, Jaggaer (formerly Bravo Solution) ITT 122366. https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

P21.80

Procurement description

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) seeks the provision of a market-ready Library Linking Tool through this tender opportunity. The solution is intended for use by all NHS Wales staff, ensuring equitable access to e-resources across the organisation. The software will be deployed nationally via network policies managed by DHCW, in close collaboration with local Health Board IT teams, guaranteeing seamless access for users on NHS Wales-issued devices. Additionally, the solution must support installation on non-networked machines where required, enabling flexibility for diverse user environments. DHCW requires access to the resource but does not intend to host it directly, ensuring that the tool remains accessible and centrally managed without local hosting responsibilities.For full details of this requirement, please refer to the tender documents published in eTenderWales, Jaggaer (formerly Bravo Solution) ITT 122366. https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

145892 GBP to 145892GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2031

Contracting authority

Digital Health & Care Wales

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Ty Glan-yr-Afon

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF11 9AD

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://dhcw.nhs.wales/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHXM-8593-WBPZ

Contact name: Stacey Jones

Email: stacey.jones10@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone: +442920502108

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

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

Delivery regions

  • UKL - Wales

Lot value (estimated)

145892 GBP Excluding VAT

175070 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 April 2029, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 April 2031, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

Two (2) years extension option available, to be extended at one (1) year intervals.

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the invitation to tender documentation available via eTenderWales

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As per the invitation to tender documentation available via eTenderWales

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Social Value

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Qualitative Criteria

Weighting: 20.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: price

Name

Commercial

Weighting: 70.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Payment terms

Please refer to the tender documents for the full set of requirements.

Description of risks to contract performance

Please note that the service delivered must be in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the contract and will be managed in accordance with a formal contract management process.

Submission

Tender submission deadline

17 February 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

27 January 2026, 17:00PM

Date of award of contract

20 March 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on eTenderWales https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login. shtmlITT Code: itt_122366

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

L-1

Document type

Bidding documents

Description

All tender documents can be found on the eTenderwales Jaggaer portal

ID

L-2

Document type

Technical specifications

Description

All tender documents can be found on the eTenderwales Jaggaer portal

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
There are no commodity categories for this notice.

Delivery locations

ID Description
1000 WALES

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
13 January 2026
Deadline date:
17 February 2026 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
Digital Health & Care Wales
Publication date:
09 March 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
Digital Health & Care Wales

About the buyer

Main contact:
n/a
Admin contact:
n/a
Technical contact:
n/a
Other contact:
n/a

Further information

Date Details

0800 222 9004

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