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WSFT - IT - ARIA Medical Oncology Support and Maintenance

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Jun 2026 at 12:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSFT - IT - ARIA Medical Oncology Support and Maintenance" contract was conducted by the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. This project, classified under the IT software package industry category, focuses on the provision of support and maintenance services. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender end date on 23rd March 2026, followed by the award announcement on 25th March 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with services expected to cover locations in Bury St. Edmunds, UK.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies capable of providing specialised IT software support services. Although the contract has been awarded to Varian Medical Systems UK Limited, businesses seeking similar contracts can gain insights into the type of procurement process used by NHS organisations like the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Companies with experience in IT healthcare systems, seeking to collaborate within the public sector, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those with the capability to engage in framework agreement-based procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - IT - ARIA Medical Oncology Support and Maintenance

Notice Description

ARIA Medical Oncology Support and Maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e727474-a187-45f1-b867-e1e0ee9437ca
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,244 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,244 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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