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Clinical Coding Extension

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jun 2026 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Clinical Coding Extension" project was conducted by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This contract focused on administrative healthcare services and aimed to assist in reducing the backlog in clinical coding over a six-month period, valued at £256,244. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 13th April 2026, and the contract running from 1st May 2026 until 31st October 2026. The primary delivery location is in Poole, UK, as indicated by the postal code BH15 2JB. The procurement was suitably completed, resulting in the award being published on 8th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in administrative healthcare services, particularly those specialising in healthcare coding and looking to expand their portfolio and client base. With a contract awarded to CEC Healthcare Coding Limited, an SME, other SMEs may find this example motivational to bid on similar opportunities, especially those with experience or capability in handling short-term projects under existing framework agreements. Such contracts allow businesses to tap into the public sector healthcare industry, enhancing their credibility and visibility within this market. Businesses geared towards healthcare solutions would be well-suited to pursue future contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Coding Extension

Notice Description

6 month contract to assist clinical coding to reduce the backlog.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7906396-aa82-4f3f-85b8-4f122b2e44d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86254cc5-9a26-4050-8c18-145c5a7de63d
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,814 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,244 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEC HEALTHCARE CODING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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