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10 Jul 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust has awarded a contract for a Passive RFID System for Medical Records to Softcat Plc. This procurement falls under the Digital Workplace Solutions category, with a specific focus on document management systems. The project is situated in London, with a postal code of SE13 6LH, and represents a selective procurement method called a "call-off" from an existing framework agreement. Following the completion of the tender stage, the contract was awarded on 1st November 2024 and will run until 30th October 2031. The award was published on 10th July 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £1,100,000.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in the deployment and management of RFID systems, especially those with experience in the healthcare sector. Large-scale suppliers with robust technological solutions are well-suited to deliver on this contract, given the substantial contract value and the specific nature of requirements. Such projects not only provide financial opportunities but also allow businesses to establish a strong presence within the NHS framework, thereby accessing further tendering opportunities in the future. Given the project's scope and the digital demands required, firms with expertise in digital workplace solutions are particularly well-positioned to thrive.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Passive RFID System for Medical Records

Notice Description

The Trust has a requirement for Passive RFID System for Medical Records. This was awarded under NHS SBS framework for Digital Workplace Solutions, SBS/19/AB/WAB/9411

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cb8e4eb-5082-43f8-b756-ab05a6abb324
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d028d19c-9e5e-453c-9c6f-844ebac89b91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£693,164 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 30 Oct 2031 Over 5 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
LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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