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28 Jul 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Card Medic Licence Renewal" is overseen by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, United Kingdom. It involves the provision of the CardMedic Connect cloud software service, including software licensing, hosting, maintenance, technical support, and multilingual clinical and accessible patient communication tools. This contract falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, identified by the CPV code 72000000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Card Medic Limited on 28th July 2026. The total value of the contract is £96,000, and it will run from 28th July 2026 to 28th July 2029. This was a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in IT services and software development. Companies like Card Medic Limited, an SME, have successfully leveraged this tender to secure contracts for providing critical cloud software services. The deal entails not just software solutions but also essential support and maintenance, highlighting the demand for comprehensive IT solutions in the healthcare sector. Businesses with expertise in multilingual and accessible communication tools would find this contract particularly beneficial, given the emphasis on improving patient communication within clinical settings.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Card Medic Licence Renewal

Notice Description

Provision of the CardMedic Connect cloud software service, software licensing, hosting, maintenance, technical support, provide multilingual clinical communication and accessible patient communication tools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16cd6314-34da-416e-9a38-91e14a9eadad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca245d35-b74a-4151-a046-1a410c0cb724
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
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 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
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
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 5BE
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)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Whitehawk & Marina
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARD MEDIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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