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UHSussex Pathology Resource Support

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jul 2025 at 07:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust concerns the "UHSussex Pathology Resource Support," focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement is in the award stage, with Cloud 21 Limited being the designated supplier. This contract involves a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period lasts from 27th February 2025 to 27th February 2026. Despite the contract amount of £87,300 in the realm of IT services, it's important for businesses to note that SMEs and VCSEs were deemed not suitable for this tender. The main locations associated with this contract span multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses with capabilities in providing IT services, such as consulting and software development. Though SMEs were not the target, larger enterprises with expertise in managing and supporting health sector IT resources might find lucrative prospects. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust's focus on pathology resource support in conjunction with their Trust LIMS programme indicates a need for sophisticated supply chain capabilities and experience in healthcare IT solutions. Given the selective procurement method, involvement in relevant frameworks or consortiums could be advantageous for eligible companies seeking to enter or expand within public sector healthcare IT markets.

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Notice Title

UHSussex Pathology Resource Support

Notice Description

Pathology resource support for Trust LIMS programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0735cc67-b9df-42bc-b4d0-38df8af8ffcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc897735-4498-41db-92ec-cccf4f499410
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£87,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUD 21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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