Award

Patient Meal Ordering System

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2025 at 11:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the procurement process for a "Patient Meal Ordering System" at North Tyneside General Hospital. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category. It was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage was reached on 19th March 2025, and the contract, valued at £35,663.76, will span from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare software solutions to align with a major healthcare provider. Although the contract was awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, large businesses with expertise in delivering complex software systems for hospital environments would find similar opportunities highly beneficial for growth. The industry preference for such procurement initiatives indicates a favourable market for specialised large-scale software vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Meal Ordering System

Notice Description

Procurement of patient meal ordering system at North Tyneside General Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11db1cae-b2d4-4ede-b28f-ac81ad5cb3e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef8e258b-4c15-483a-80be-998b747c289c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,663 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,663 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2027 1-2 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
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
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
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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