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Managed Testing Services for Connect Programme

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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31 Mar 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust awarded a contract for Managed Testing Services to support their Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme, specifically using Oracle Health Millennium. The industry category is Computer audit and testing services. This selective procurement, conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, culminated in awarding the contract to St. Vincent's Consulting Ltd., an SME based in Leeds, for a total value of £165,343.50. The contract period is scheduled from 31st March 2025 to 25th July 2025, with the award notice published on 31st March 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialised in IT services, particularly in managed testing services and those with experience in healthcare systems. SMEs, in particular, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and specialized expertise. Engaging in this sector can pave the way for long-term partnerships with healthcare institutions and contribute to the digital transformation of healthcare services.

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Notice Title

Managed Testing Services for Connect Programme

Notice Description

Managed Test Service to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ("the Trust") in support of their Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Programme deploying Oracle Health Millennium.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-653a19e9-f627-4e11-9277-7a4447488fd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852e11e4-a91f-4475-a71c-09922aaecbb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,343 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,343 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 25 Jul 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST. VINCENT'S CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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