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Clinical Coding Contractor

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 May 2025 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, was for a Clinical Coding Contractor under the industry category of recruitment services. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom, this direct procurement process utilised a single tender action below the threshold, with the tendering phase concluding on 22nd April 2025. The contract, valued at £18,198.38, is scheduled to run from 7th July 2025 through to 5th October 2025. The award status for this process is complete, with the contract being awarded to Dr Direct Ltd T/A Pharma Direct, as of 23rd April 2025.

This tender offers robust opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in clinical coding. Although the procurement method was direct and not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of delivering specialised coding services are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities by delivering within stringent frameworks and deadlines. Engaging with NHS procurement can open doors to further contracts within the public health sector, leveraging expertise to meet specific healthcare-related recruitment needs.

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Notice Title

Clinical Coding Contractor

Notice Description

Clinical Coding Contractor

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-321f7f77-4fe6-4c3b-b5e4-e8db19d5d192
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c060b9d2-c0dd-414c-b183-be6df49d339b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,198 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,198 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 1-6 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Caroline Roberts
Contact Email
caroline.roberts1@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DR DIRECT LTD T/A PHARMA DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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