iRefer/ICE Contract - Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Jun 2026 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of a Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software contract, titled "iRefer/ICE Contract - Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software", has been conducted by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the IT software package industry category and is classified under CPV code 48517000. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, the contract awards a total of £376,850.7 and spans from 1st March 2026 to 8th January 2029. This selective procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 2nd February 2026. The contract has been awarded to MedCurrent UK Ltd, marking its status as active as of 27th March 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in IT software services, to provide cutting-edge solutions in the healthcare sector. While the tender has been awarded to MedCurrent UK Ltd, future opportunities could arise for similar businesses with expertise in clinical decision support systems and software development. Larger enterprises, rather than SMEs, might be better positioned for such contracts due to scale and capacity requirements, aligning well with the contracting authority's focus on comprehensive service solutions that can support advanced healthcare needs. As a pivotal piece in digital health advancements, involvement in these contracts can drive business growth and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Title

iRefer/ICE Contract - Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software

Notice Description

iRefer/ICE Contract - Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Software - Renewal

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e10f3f1-caf1-46f1-b754-93c86840c6e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/161037ff-bc1d-44c3-9fa3-81aac07bb0ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£376,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£376,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 8 Jan 2029 2-3 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
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

MEDCURRENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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