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LIMS/EPR Architecture Review

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Apr 2026 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust involves a project titled "LIMS/EPR Architecture Review," classified under research and development services. Situated in Worthing, United Kingdom, the procurement was carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This process culminated in the award stage on the 25th of March 2026, with the contract period running from 23rd March 2026 to 22nd March 2029. The contract, valued at GBP 64,500, was awarded to Ethical Healthcare Consulting C.I.C., marking the completion of the tender.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within research and development, particularly those focusing on healthcare system architecture. Despite its completion, the project could inspire similar procurements in the future, potentially benefiting consultancies adept in LIMS/EPR systems. While this contract wasn't tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, larger consultancy firms with relevant expertise would find similar opportunities advantageous for business expansion within the healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIMS/EPR Architecture Review

Notice Description

LIMS/EPR Architecture Review Additional information: LIMS/EPR Architecture Review

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75f39d7c-9af1-4223-909f-e8c58356ca8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d10b39c-b531-4316-8b86-4434e391ae11
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHICAL HEALTHCARE CONSULTING

Further Information

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