Award

Friends and Family Test

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 11:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract titled "Friends and Family Test" with a focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This procurement process is under the services category, located in Lincoln, England, with the postal code LN2 5QY in the United Kingdom. The award was made on 30th June 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2025 and concluding on 30th June 2029. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, emphasising the strategic planning in the award phase.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, primarily for SMEs that specialise in IT services, considering the nature of the contract and its value, amounting to £212,000 GBP. The engagement to survey and monitor patient experience through the Friends and Family Test provides a competitive edge for businesses possessing expertise in consulting and software development. As the procurement process fosters growth through such technology solutions, it offers businesses a substantial chance to expand their services in the healthcare sector, particularly benefiting companies capable of delivering high-quality IT support and project management solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Friends and Family Test

Notice Description

Provision of Family and Friends test to survey and monitor Patient Experience

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0554d824-ec5a-481b-9b03-15fdd38145a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77976452-346a-491c-bc11-9d19cde8acc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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