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SimEPR Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has awarded the contract for the renewal of SimEPR, a medical software package, to SimEPR Ltd. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 48180000, falls within the services category, with a contract value of £30,000. The project location is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, set to commence on 20th March 2026 and end on 26th December 2028. The procurement method used is "Other - BVS", and at this stage, the award process is complete with the contract being active from 19th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software packages, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which are considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses with expertise in medical software solutions stand to benefit from the stable contract period, offering growth potential through long-term collaboration with a reputable academic institution. Companies looking to expand within the South West region and who can provide innovative medical software solutions are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SimEPR Renewal

Notice Description

SimEPR Renewal until 26/12/2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9732df2-e238-4dad-a542-f31293ab0f8f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BVS
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 26 Dec 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMEPR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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