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Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Strategic Advisory Partner

AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jul 2025 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was led by Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on obtaining an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Strategic Advisory Partner. This procurement falls under the services category, particularly targeting project management consultancy services, and business and management consultancy. The process was conducted as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services framework RM6187, specifically under Management Consultancy Framework Three, Lot 3: Complex & Transformation. The contract period is set from 23 June 2025 to 22 September 2026, with possible extensions. The procurement method employed was selective, within the United Kingdom at BD20 6TD, with the tender stage now complete, and the award published on 7 July 2025, valued at £1,500,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in strategic consultancy, particularly those with expertise in business analysis, information systems, and technology planning. Companies in the consultancy sector could see significant growth in partnering with the NHS by offering tailored advisory services to transform digital patient records systems. While the procurement may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with a track record in complex transformations will find this contract beneficial to enhance their portfolios and expand their engagements with public health entities. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has already been awarded this contract, indicating a demand for renowned expertise in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Strategic Advisory Partner

Notice Description

Award of contract for the purchase of services described in the Statement of Requirements for an initial period of 15 months with an option for the Contracting Authority to extend by up to two 3 month extensions. Additional information: Award of contract following a further competition under Crown Commercial Services framework RM6187 - Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3), Lot 3: Complex & Transformation. The call-off start date is 23 June 2025, the call-off expiry date is 22 September 2026 (option for Contracting Authority to extend by 3 months on no more than 2 occasions).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0f517ff-03df-4485-be28-a1691d408f67
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Sep 2026 1-2 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
AIREDALE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEETON
Postcode
BD20 6TD
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Craven
Westminster Constituency
Keighley and Ilkley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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