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UHSusssex Cloud 21 Pathology Resource Support

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jul 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, which awarded a contract titled "UHSusssex Cloud 21 Pathology Resource Support" for providing IT pathology support for the Trust's Laboratory Information Management System. Categorised under IT services, the procurement falls within a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, with an estimated value of £283,760.85, commenced on 28th February 2025 and runs until 27th February 2026, covering multiple international regions including the United Kingdom. Although the tender period ended on 6th January 2025, the award stage was marked active as of 28th February 2025, with the award notice published on 7th July 2025.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses operating within the IT services sector, particularly those with expertise in software development, consulting, and system support. Although the suitability criteria exclude SMEs and VCSEs, larger entities or those part of framework agreements like CLOUD 21 LIMITED, the awarded supplier, can find opportunities for business growth through partnering with major healthcare institutions. Engaging with such tenders could enable businesses to expand their reach into diverse international markets, including British Oversea Territories and Europe, which are listed as target delivery locations.

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Notice Title

UHSusssex Cloud 21 Pathology Resource Support

Notice Description

supply of IT Pathology support for the Trust Laboratory Information Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78b3be69-53d4-4f10-b53f-f3996d567152
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f66d46ed-dcc1-46e8-ba8a-e7921995469f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£283,760 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 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
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

CLOUD 21

Further Information

Notice Documents

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