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14 Jul 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "ESR Connect Software Support" was conducted by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, within the East Midlands region. This procurement, classified under the software package and information systems industry, utilised a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold. The process is in the award stage, having been completed with the contract period running from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value is £49,347.76. Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st March 2023 and the award date confirmed as 29th August 2023.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses specialising in software support, particularly those offering comprehensive information system solutions. Although this specific contract was obtained through a direct procurement method, enterprises with capabilities in software services may find similar opportunities by fostering relationships with health sector entities like Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. While this procurement wasn't designated specifically for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses specialising in the health sector's digital infrastructure might find aligned opportunities for business growth in future procurements.

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Notice Title

ESR Connect Software Support

Notice Description

ESR Connect Software Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68a6c9ef-4bdb-4469-8afa-3d631efbb33f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19458d5d-da33-4c6f-bade-7273cec41893
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,347 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,347 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESR CONNECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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