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NHS Continuing Healthcare CHAT and AIMS Tool

NHS ENGLAND

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22 Aug 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England, focusing on the "NHS Continuing Healthcare CHAT and AIMS Tool," has reached the award stage. This procurement addresses the software package and information systems industry category and involves providing a reporting and compliance tool for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) across various UK and international locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and beyond. The tender period concluded on 31st March 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has been awarded to CITATION LIMITED for a value of £536,671.98.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in software development and IT systems, particularly those with a focus on healthcare solutions. With NHS England as the buying organisation, there is potential for building a long-term relationship and enhancing credibility in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for such contracts, given their ability to offer innovative and efficient solutions. Participation in this contract not only opens avenues for growth in domestic markets but also provides an international presence and expansion potential via the broad geographical coverage stipulated in the tender.

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Notice Title

NHS Continuing Healthcare CHAT and AIMS Tool

Notice Description

A platform and tool for national use across ICBs and their sub-locations to deliver reporting requirements and compliance against the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-161ac80c-ff08-4010-955d-0862170e27ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/837c325e-b1e9-480f-a16c-c556873d874b
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£536,671 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£536,671 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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