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Clinical Coding Improvement

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Clinical Coding Improvement" services was conducted by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of computer-related professional services with a classification code of CPV 72590000. The process has reached the award stage, with the award date recorded as 27th November 2025. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action below the threshold, and the total contract value is £12,000 GBP. The contract period is set from 28th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, and the work is focused on improving clinical coding services and systems. The procurement is aimed at larger organisations as it is not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for businesses specialising in computer-related professional services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare systems and clinical coding. The awarded supplier, Woodward Associates Limited, is a company known for delivering such specialised services. Companies with robust technical capabilities in medical data management and system improvements are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement opportunities. As the procurement was completed through direct award, businesses interested in participating in future contracts with similar specifications should look to develop strong relationships with organisations like the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust while ensuring they meet the necessary technical requirements for such projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Coding Improvement

Notice Description

Clinical Coding Improvement services and systems

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-869022b1-8f58-4da1-803e-621fef39ad7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f49f30c-2425-4e33-882c-726140c86362
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72590000 - Computer-related professional services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODWARD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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