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Contract for the Provision of Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise for NHS South, Central and West CSU

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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18 Dec 2025 at 07:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW CSU) has completed a procurement process for Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise. This contract has been awarded to three suppliers: Apira Limited, Evolution Recruitment Solutions, and Xylem Partners Limited, with a total value of £333,000. The procurement, under the CPV classification of 'Software support services', was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system within NHS SCW Consultancy Services DPS 2.0 - Lot 4: System Transformation. The delivery of services is scheduled from 4th December 2025 to 31st March 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those offering digitisation and EPR implementation expertise. SMEs are particularly encouraged, as the procurement's suitability criteria favour small and medium enterprises. The dynamic purchasing system allows for competitive market engagement, offering a pathway for growth through collaboration with NHS SCW CSU, a major player in the healthcare sector. Businesses adept in system transformation projects within the health sector will find this tender aligns well with their expertise and expansion goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise for NHS South, Central and West CSU

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded call off contracts for Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise to the following suppliers on behalf of NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW CSU). 1) Apira Limited 2) Evolution Recruitment Solutions 3) Xylem Partners Limited This requirement has been procured via NHS SCW Consultancy Services DPS 2.0 - Lot 4: System Transformation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae03684-558f-4242-887b-97926e32fe23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
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
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

APIRA

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

XYLEM PARTNERS

Further Information

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