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WHHT - MedCurrent iRefer Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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20 Apr 2026 at 11:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust pertains to the acquisition of the MedCurrent iRefer Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software. This transaction falls under the IT software package industry category, aimed at deployment within the United Kingdom, specifically with delivery to the postal code WD18 0HB. The contracting process, which utilised a selective procurement method through a G Cloud framework, reached the award stage on the 20th of April 2026 with the contract period set from the 20th of March 2026 to the 19th of March 2029. The contract value was established at £116,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software development and support services, particularly those capable of supplying healthcare-related solutions. Although it was sourced through a framework agreement, the procurement method implies an advantage for firms with established credibility and products ready for integration into healthcare systems. Companies capable of offering innovative clinical decision support could significantly benefit from similar engagements, even though this particular award was not open to SMEs or VCSEs. MedCurrent UK Ltd, classified as an SME, was awarded the contract, suggesting potential opportunities for small-scale businesses with the right specialisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WHHT - MedCurrent iRefer Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software

Notice Description

West Hertfordshire Hospital NHS Trust award for MedCurrent iRefer Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software via G Cloud RM1557.14 Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88c1e5c7-bfbd-438a-84f5-f3fc884d3c59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbcdee6a-2c31-478b-b4fb-492830881629
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2029 3-4 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDCURRENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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