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Electronic Expenses Management System

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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06 Mar 2025 at 11:24

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06 Mar 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for an Electronic Expenses Management System. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000). The system is intended for the submission and processing of employee expenses claims. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement. The contract covers a period starting on 1 July 2024 and ending on 31 October 2026, with an initial term of 14 months and a potential extension of 12 months. The total contract value is £31,267, with key delivery locations in the East Midlands region, including postal code LN2 5QY. The tender process concluded on 1 May 2024.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information communication technology, particularly those offering digital technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are notably encouraged to bid, as the tender process is inclusive of such entities. The awarded contract to SOFTCAT PLC highlights potential growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing robust electronic management systems, especially within the healthcare sector. Ensuring alignment with the buyer's requirements and adherence to the framework agreement can help businesses position themselves for future contracts of similar nature.

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Notice Title

Electronic Expenses Management System

Notice Description

The Authority requires an electronic expenses management system for the submission and processing of employee expenses claims. The initial contract term is 14 months, with 1 x 12 month extension periods. The full contract term is 26 months. The contract value is for the full term of the contract, so is inclusive of the 1 x 12 month extension periods. This contract is a call-off contract award via the HealthTrust Europe LLP Framework Agreement for the Enterprise Level Information Communication Technology (ICT) Digital Technology Solutions 2023 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad49e2a6-e9b7-4453-8772-0bca2fd52027
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f396964-3611-4e8b-9054-97eabebdedd2
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
SME
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
£31,267 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Paul Beales
Contact Email
paul.beales1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01522512512

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN,
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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