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National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Software

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to NEC Software Solutions for the provision of software for the National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme. This procurement falls under the medical software package industry category and is geographically focused on the North East region of the United Kingdom. The process involved using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-cloud 14 framework. The contract, which is set to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, has an initial term of 36 months with an option for a 12-month extension. The award was finalised on 30th December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies involved in the medical software sector, particularly those capable of serving the healthcare industry. Businesses with expertise in delivering software solutions for healthcare programmes will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Given the scale of the contract and its alignment with a governmental framework, larger firms with robust resources and a track record in government procurement will be ideally suited to similar opportunities. This project could pave the way for service providers to expand their presence within the public health services sector.

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Notice Title

National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme Software

Notice Description

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have placed an award without further competition to NEC Software Solutions for diabetic eye screening programme software via the CCS G-cloud 14 framework. This is for an initial contract term of 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8219b8e9-5773-4cc2-a272-a50112aa3f48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de0b8c70-ae93-4a97-ad7d-5b251510e49f
Current Stage
Award
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£126,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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