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Award

24 Jul 2026 at 18:54

Summary of the contracting process

The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has successfully completed the procurement process for an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, specifically medical software, under a selective procurement method. This contract was awarded as a call-off from an NHS LPP Clinical Digital Health Solutions Framework Agreement. The contract, awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd with subcontracting services from Terrafix Limited, has a substantial value of £5,613,135.80 and spans from 15 July 2026 to 14 July 2031. The procurement categorises under services within the medical sector, specifically for the delivery location of the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The award stage was concluded with the award notice published on 24 July 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software development and digital health solutions. SMEs might find this avenue particularly beneficial, given the preference for SME suitability outlined in the procurement. Firms with significant expertise in health informatics and established frameworks for digital solutions in healthcare would find this bidding process advantageous for solidifying their presence in the public health sector. Engaging with a high-value contract such as this could foster growth by enhancing their portfolio and gaining credibility through successful delivery in collaboration with the publicly funded NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust - Electronic Patient Record

Notice Description

Award of EPR contract via the NHS LPP Clinical Digital Health Solutions Framework Agreement. Contract awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Limited subcontracting services to Terrafix Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b08ca473-509c-4497-a38e-e6c784204ce4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0e0697-b65b-484d-946a-30b7bccde55d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,613,135 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,613,135 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
EAST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG8 6PY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bilborough
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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