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UHSussex Virtual Lucy

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jul 2025 at 08:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UHSussex Virtual Lucy" under the authority of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has concluded with the award status active as of 1st April 2025. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems industry category, specifically targeting dermatology digital triage solutions. The transaction involves a selective method, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. It covers a contract period from 28th January 2025 to 21st March 2025 with a location scope extending from the United Kingdom to various international locations. Key figures include a minimum contract value of £267,483 and a final award amounting to £1,163,190.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare software solutions and services. Large-scale companies equipped with innovative digital triage technology in dermatology stand poised to leverage this contract for expansion and development. Given the involvement of Healthcare Business Solutions (UK) Limited as the supplier, organisations with similar capabilities and expertise in delivering comprehensive healthcare software packages could find fruitful opportunities in similar future tenders. The procurement approach and diverse geographical delivery potential further highlight growth avenues for tech firms engaged in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

UHSussex Virtual Lucy

Notice Description

Supply of Virtual Lucy dermatology digital triage

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86b630ff-6cb1-4a95-9168-541f695dbe27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77744ff4-8fbf-4001-b307-c5ebbb1bb5d8
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,704 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,163,190 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 21 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 2DH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHCARE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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