Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

SUS Autogrouper Software Re-Procurement

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 11:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SUS Autogrouper Software Re-Procurement" has been completed with an award to Woodward Associates Limited for a contract valued at £800,000. The buying organisation, NHS England, located at 7-8 Wellington Street, Leeds, managed this process within the industry category of software packages and information systems. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2026 and will conclude on 30th June 2028, covering the United Kingdom and extending to regions including British Oversea Territories and Europe.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Companies specialising in software development, particularly those providing healthcare resource group solutions, would find this type of contract valuable. The process encourages engagement from small and medium enterprises, offering them a significant opportunity to expand their footprint in the public sector. The two-year contract term provides substantial time for such businesses to integrate their solutions within the healthcare system, delivering impactful service and gaining critical industry experience.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

SUS Autogrouper Software Re-Procurement

Notice Description

Call-Off contract for the re-procurement of an existing Auto Grouper Software contract. Auto-Grouper is an application that derives Healthcare Resource Groups and related information in real time. Included are access to all algorithms at FCE and Spell level for Inpatient,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5d899e4-6eba-4269-818e-3655b2c5fbe6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7ed11a-4813-4fe5-8dc2-9fcf48b97910
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOODWARD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c5d899e4-6eba-4269-818e-3655b2c5fbe6-2026-07-01T12:42:53+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-01T12:42:53+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-c5d899e4-6eba-4269-818e-3655b2c5fbe6",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-3587800D0O000000rwimUAA",
        "title": "SUS Autogrouper Software Re-Procurement",
        "description": "Call-Off contract for the re-procurement of an existing Auto Grouper Software contract. Auto-Grouper is an application that derives Healthcare Resource Groups and related information in real time. Included are access to all algorithms at FCE and Spell level for Inpatient,",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "LS1 4AP"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "minValue": {
            "amount": 500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "value": {
            "amount": 800000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-03-05T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2028-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-242962",
            "name": "NHS England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "NHS England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "7-8 Wellington Street",
                "locality": "Leeds",
                "postalCode": "LS1 4AP",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "NHSE DDAT Contract Management Team",
                "email": "england.commercialqueries@nhs.net"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-328170",
            "name": "Woodward Associates Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Woodward Associates Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "3 Clarence Crescent Windsor SL4 5DT"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-242962",
        "name": "NHS England"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-c5d899e4-6eba-4269-818e-3655b2c5fbe6-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-07-01T12:42:53+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 800000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-328170",
                    "name": "Woodward Associates Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2028-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e7ed11a-4813-4fe5-8dc2-9fcf48b97910",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-01T12:42:53+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}