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WHHT - Pathology Data Automation Server & Reporting Suite

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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17 Sep 2025 at 08:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process for a Pathology Data Automation Server & Reporting Suite. The contract, valued at £49,000, was awarded through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 Framework, employing a selective procurement method. Classified under the IT software package category, this procurement involves goods to be delivered to addresses within the United Kingdom. The contract period commenced on 21st July 2025 and will conclude on 21st October 2025. The award stage was finalised on 15th July 2025, with details published on 17th September 2025. This initiative is focused within the health sector and is overseen by the buyer, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Welwyn Garden City, England.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in IT software solutions, particularly those experienced with government frameworks like G-Cloud. Companies capable of delivering efficient, scalable data automation and reporting tools tailored for healthcare settings will find this contract beneficial for business growth. Despite its completion, the project could inspire similar tenders, encouraging small to medium enterprises to explore framework agreements. While small and voluntary organisations were not specifically targeted, ARX TECH LTD, an SME, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the opportunity for such businesses to compete effectively in public sector technology procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - Pathology Data Automation Server & Reporting Suite

Notice Description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust award for Pathology Data Automation Server & Reporting Suite via G-Cloud 14 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-295bb732-9386-48f1-8b5a-505ce5430103
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0518a0-7d70-4c05-b6a5-432f00526ec2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 21 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE 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
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

ARX TECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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