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Provision of Pharmacy System Support

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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17 Jul 2026 at 10:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Pharmacy System Support" in the IT software package category. This procurement, valued at £601,603.42, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement reached the award stage on 17th July 2026, with Optum Health Solutions (UK) Limited being the successful supplier. The project, primarily located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, began on 5th January 2025, with the contract running until the 31st March 2028.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software and support services. Given the selective procurement method, companies already part of relevant frameworks would be suited to engage in such opportunities. Businesses aspiring to work with public sector healthcare organisations can benefit from the comprehensive contract period, allowing them to demonstrate long-term value and potentially secure future collaborations. Although the current award has been made to Optum Health Solutions, similar upcoming tenders could provide future opportunities for SMEs entering the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmacy System Support

Notice Description

Provision of Pharmacy System Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9cbea03-ec5a-48ea-93f1-92a855e03323
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3941b48-ac5b-4c01-8b16-3f9e6be166b4
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

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

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£601,603 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£601,603 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 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
NG5 1PB
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
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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