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16 Jul 2026 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Princess Alexandra NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for the EDEN Mortuary Software through a Call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework. This award marks the completion stage of the procurement, with a significant focus on software-related services under the CPV code 72260000. The contract was awarded to Purple Matrix UK Ltd, valued at £43,000, with the service being operational from 21st April 2026 to 20th April 2029. The procurement took place under a selective method and was executed in Welwyn Garden City, England. Key deadlines included the end of the tender period on 30th March 2026. The project falls under the goods category, primarily aimed at fulfilling the software needs of the hospital's mortuary services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those capable of operating within a framework agreement setting. Despite not being earmarked for SMEs or VCSEs specifically, experienced firms in delivering healthcare IT solutions can benefit from the ongoing technology needs in the NHS Trust sector. Companies like Purple Matrix UK Ltd, which engaged in this procurement, have demonstrated the requirements and standards necessary to successfully compete and secure contracts within this industry category, highlighting the importance of aligning with public sector procurement standards and leveraging framework agreements.

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Notice Title

PAHT - EDEN Mortuary Software

Notice Description

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust award for EDEN Mortuary Software via G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0da2562d-111f-46cf-b8e7-64827fce286a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027ef5ae-77aa-4528-92a1-c6d09db26075
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 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
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURPLE MATRIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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