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Medicus Critical Care Annual Subscription

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jul 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has concluded a procurement process for the "Medicus Critical Care Annual Subscription" through a call-off from the NHS London Procurement Partnership - Clinical Digital Solutions (CDS) Framework. This contract, valued at £24,240, is classified under software support services and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The procurement was completed under a selective method and is currently in the award stage, with Mela Solutions Limited being the chosen supplier. The contract's execution is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs in the digital solutions sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare software support, to collaborate with public health entities. The engagement within a framework agreement highlights the potential for SMEs to leverage their expertise for sustained business growth by fulfilling critical healthcare IT requirements. Businesses with a capacity for delivering software support services reliably will be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities that arise in this industry.

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Notice Title

Medicus Critical Care Annual Subscription

Notice Description

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have utilised a direct award to supplier Mela Solutions Limited for the provision of Medicus Critical Care - Annual Subscription by utilising the NHS London Procurement Partnership - Clinical Digital Solutions (CDS) Framework. Contract period - 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32e445b4-d740-44cb-9d81-84ca5f0b61f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f196816e-ebd6-448e-a4a3-94df1452ec4b
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,240 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS4 3BW
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Longlands & Beechwood
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MELA SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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