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LIMS Delivery Support

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Mar 2025 at 18:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust involves the delivery support for the implementation of bespoke IT software titled "LIMS Delivery Support," categorised under IT software development services. The contract has been awarded to Evolution Recruitment Solutions Ltd with a value of £26,000. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the framework agreement GCloud 14 RM1557.14, and the contract period starts from 2nd April 2025 and ends on 1st October 2026. The delivery is focused within the North East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender process officially ending on 26th March 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for IT software development firms, particularly for SMEs. Companies specialising in software implementation and support services are well-suited to compete for such contracts, providing a chance to further enhance their portfolio with a prominent NHS Foundation Trust. With evolving healthcare technology needs, businesses can leverage this opportunity to gain industry-specific experience and establish long-term relationships within the public sector, thereby paving the way for future collaborations and larger projects.

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Notice Title

LIMS Delivery Support

Notice Description

Delivery service to support the implementation, which includes key programme and supporting roles of a bespoke IT software. Contract Award to Evolution for 18 Months with 4 x 3 Month optional extensions via CCS GCloud 14 RM1557.14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c43e2129-3f9c-40cd-aab5-6163f9dbe5fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b163a75a-286e-4c1f-b525-4c2ba583e734
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

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 1-2 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gemma Harland
Contact Email
gemma.harland@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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