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WSFT - Corporate Finance - Automated Clinical Coding Software Backlog

WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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04 Aug 2026 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, involves a contract for "WSFT - Corporate Finance - Automated Clinical Coding Software Backlog." The industry category is software implementation services, specifically facilitating clinical coding via automation to improve accuracy and efficiency. This selective procurement was managed through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The procurement has reached the award stage, with CHKS Limited as the successful supplier, a company recognised for meeting the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Key dates include the tender period ending on 1st December 2025, with the contract period running from 28th January to 31st May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare software, especially those focused on automating clinical processes and enhancing data quality. Small to medium enterprises capable of offering innovative software solutions that can streamline coding practices would find this procurement well-suited to their capabilities. The opportunity aligns with businesses that can supply quality software services within the NHS framework, further fostering business growth and expanding their footprints in the healthcare sector, particularly within the East of England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSFT - Corporate Finance - Automated Clinical Coding Software Backlog

Notice Description

A clinical coding software solution used by the Trust to support the accurate and efficient assignment of clinical codes from patient records. The system assists coding teams by automating elements of the clinical coding process, improving coding consistency, supporting data quality, reducing manual effort and helping the Trust to clear a backlog

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce93c373-0e12-467c-9ce2-b66d1023c98b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,364 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,364 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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
WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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