Award

Nursing Communications Solution - Maintenance and Support

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

10 Oct 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, focused on the "Nursing Communications Solution - Maintenance and Support." This contract, valued at £101,280, falls under the industry category of system maintenance services and is specified as a contract award. The location for the contract is Sheffield, England, with an award date on 10th October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has moved past the tender stage to the award stage. The contract period spans from 7th October 2025 to 6th October 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare communication systems, especially those experienced in maintenance and support services. Although the procurement was not specifically designated for SMEs or VCSEs, companies within these sectors capable of fulfilling similar contracts could position themselves for future opportunities. Suppliers like Vocera Communications Inc, who secured this contract, highlight the potential for established firms with experience in large-scale healthcare solutions to thrive in this competitive market environment.

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Notice Title

Nursing Communications Solution - Maintenance and Support

Notice Description

Contract to cover for maintenance and support of the existing nurse call system in situ within Trust Additional information: This is a contract award notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0c1179a-96c0-4ec3-b66e-b3634c1cbf69
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/261122ad-1104-4dee-baa6-466eb67bcacc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,280 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2025 - 6 Oct 2028 3-4 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
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S5 7AU
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Burngreave
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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