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EPR Implementation Delivery Partner

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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14 Aug 2025 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the procurement process to find an Implementation Delivery Partner for its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) project. This award falls under the IT services industry category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services, located within the East Midlands of the United Kingdom. The procurement phase of this contract has concluded with the award stage, and the contract with Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited commenced on 21st July 2025. This call-off contract under the NHS London Procurement Partnership's Dynamic Purchasing System was selected using a framework agreement and will span 21 months with an optional 12-month extension. The total contract value stands at £1,000,000 GBP, and it supports businesses until the end of March 2028.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in IT services such as consulting and software development, as it involves a substantial investment in the development and implementation of electronic patient records. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in such public sector contracts, providing a chance to expand their client base and showcase their expertise in a competitive market. Companies with experience in health system support and dynamic purchasing frameworks would be well-suited to leverage this contract to foster growth and gain a foothold in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPR Implementation Delivery Partner

Notice Description

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospital requires an Implementation Delivery Partner to support the implementation of its Electronic Patient Record. Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) has entered in a contract with Health Systems Support Limited on behalf of East Midlands Acute Providers including ULTH, who are named on the contract and are eligible to access. The contract is a call-off contract awarded following a further competition via the NHS London Procurement Partnership Provision of a Health and Care Record Dynamic Purchasing System under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with DSFS who will administer the contract on the Trusts behalf. The agreement is for 21 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The maximum value of the call-off contract for ULTH including extension is included on this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-700ddf0c-bd2c-4268-9d2a-3814fd1feb3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a118ff9e-4092-40dc-b4f7-9169c2e39508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Beales
Contact Email
paul.beales1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522512512

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DERBYSHIRE SUPPORT & FACILITIES SERVICES LIMITED (CHESTERFIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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