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GHX Contract

WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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16 Jul 2026 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a public procurement process titled "GHX Contract," which aims to secure inventory management software services, including GHX Nexus and GHX Procure, among others. The awarded contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and involves a financial commitment of £60,000 GBP. The contract period will span from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. This procurement falls within the services category under the CPV code 72212430, indicating a focus on inventory management software development, and involves delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom. The procurement process was concluded with the award stage, officially completed on 16th July 2026.

This contract represents a substantial business opportunity, especially for those in the software development sector with expertise in inventory management solutions. Although the suitability criteria do not explicitly highlight SMEs or VCSEs, businesses that offer innovative software solutions and have a track record in the healthcare sector may find competitive advantage. The contract's framework-based procurement nature suggests opportunities for established software firms adept at navigating complex contractual environments. Engaging in this tender could provide visibility and growth in the public healthcare market, especially for firms like the successful supplier, GHX UK Ltd, headquartered at Cambridge Science Park.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GHX Contract

Notice Description

Contract to provide the Trust with a inventory catalogue service providing us with GHX Nexus, GHX Procure and provider exchange services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd65fc9a-6ce1-4e7a-aff6-c092f5c08cc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e663e09f-ef19-43a3-8124-d6894b1015f1
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

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

CPV Codes

72212430 - Inventory management software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,022 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 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
WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REDDITCH
Postcode
B98 7UB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redditch
Electoral Ward
Matchborough & Woodrow
Westminster Constituency
Redditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GHX

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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