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EPR Implementation Delivery Partner

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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05 Jan 2026 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for selecting an Implementation Delivery Partner for its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. This process, conducted through a call-off contract from the NHS SBS Digital Health Advisory Framework, falls under the IT services industry category with a focus on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The procurement method used was selective, and the process ended with an award on 5th January 2026. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, is scheduled to run from 7th January 2026 to 6th January 2028. The project is centred in Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom, and targets the advancement of healthcare IT solutions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in healthcare technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in particular, could find this contract appealing given the project's scale and the Trust's preference for such organisations. Engaging in this contract could allow businesses to deepen their expertise in healthcare IT solutions and establish strong partnerships within the NHS network, leading to potential growth and further procurement opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPR Implementation Delivery Partner

Notice Description

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospital requires an Implementation Delivery Partner to support the implementation of its Electronic Patient Record. This is a call-off contract awarded via the NHS SBS Digital Health Advisory Framework. The contract is for a duration of 2 years with no options to extend. The maximum contract value for the two year duration is as published in this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25247108-f217-49c4-8126-272723fd0124
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d22ec6-ebdc-4baa-b37a-f011534bae97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2026 - 6 Jan 2028 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN,
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART CO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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