Award

National Framework Agreement for Total Inventory Management Systems

COUNTESS OF CHESTER DAY NURSERY & PRESCHOOL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 09:36

AwardUpdate

04 Feb 2025 at 13:25

Award

24 Jul 2024 at 09:09

Tender

31 Oct 2023 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has extended the National Framework Agreement for Total Inventory Management Systems until 23 August 2026. This project, valued at £50 million, falls under the software package and information systems category, with the procurement being conducted through an open procedure. The framework's scope and duration have been extended periodically to enhance inventory management across the United Kingdom. As of the latest update in April 2025, the procurement is awarded and active, continuing to support the Trust's operational efficiencies in inventory management.

This framework presents significant opportunities for both SMEs and larger enterprises that specialise in inventory management systems and related software solutions. By participating in this framework, businesses can engage with a major NHS Trust, potentially enhancing their portfolio and expanding their influence within public sector procurement. Suitable businesses include those experienced in developing scalable software solutions for hospital and healthcare environments, and organisations capable of enhancing inventory processes and efficiencies at a national level.

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Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Total Inventory Management Systems

Notice Description

Update: April 2025 This notice is being published to extend the duration of the framework agreement only. All other aspects of the Contract Award Notice (reference 2021/S 146-390009 ) published in July 2021 remain the same. This framework agreement will be extended for an additional period of 12 months. Update : February 2025: This notice is being published to extend the duration of the framework agreement only. All other aspects of the Contract Award Notice (reference 2021/S 146-390009) published in July 2021 remain the same. This framework agreement was previously extended by an initial period of 6 months, with the option to extend for a further 6 months (notice reference 2024/S 000-022969). This would give a total possible extension of 12 months. This notice is being published to extend for the additional 6 months. Update: July 2024: This notice is being published to extend the duration of the framework agreement only. All other aspects of the Contract Award Notice (reference 2021/S 146-390009 ) published in July 2021 remain the same. This framework agreement will be extended for an initial period of 6 months, with the option to extend for a further 6 months.This will give a total possible extension of 12 months. A further notice will be published if the optional further 6 month extension is taken. ******************************************************* The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service seeks to establish a national framework agreement for total inventory management systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-803df9b6-84c4-470f-b38b-c9bd5904864c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709763f0-aa07-4f5a-80b2-db6ae5442b2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2020 - 23 Aug 2026 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER DAY NURSERY & PRESCHOOL
Additional Buyers

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

BECTON DICKINSON DISPENSING

BOWE SYSTEC

CLANDEBOYE AGENCIES

GENESIS AUTOMATION (UK

GPI

INGENICA SOLUTIONS

OMEGA SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

OMNICELL

PROXIGROUP

ROBOTIK TECHNOLOGY

SECURITAS TECHNOLOGY

THE BARCODE WAREHOUSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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