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23 Jul 2026 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BLOODHOUND/BLOOD360 SYSTEM" involves East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, serving as the buying organisation. This contract covers support and maintenance for medical software used within haematology. Operating under the CPV classification for Medical software packages, the procurement falls under the industry category of goods. The location specified for delivery is in the United Kingdom, with the postal code TN37 7RD. This process, initiated as a call-off from the NHS Supply Chain framework for Laboratory Diagnostics and Pathology Managed Services, has reached the award stage as of 22nd May 2026. Contracts are set to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 31st May 2027, with the total contract value amounting to £54,885.60.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical software support and maintenance, particularly those equipped to handle NHS framework agreements. The procurement method was selective, appropriate for suppliers with the capability to provide specialised medical software services, even though it may not specifically favour SMEs or VCSEs in this instance. Companies like MSoft eSolutions Limited, which successfully secured the contract, demonstrate the potential for similar businesses in the medical software sector to expand their reach within the lucrative healthcare market. The contract's alignment with existing NHS frameworks further enhances opportunities for companies experienced in navigating public procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

BLOODHOUND/BLOOD360 SYSTEM

Notice Description

SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOR SOFTWARE BLOODHOUND/BLOOD360 SYSTEM USED WITHIN HAEMATOLOGY Additional information: This is a call off contract from framework NHS Supply Chain Laboratory Diagnostics, Point of Care Testing and Pathology Managed Services 2023/S 000-028831

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d81e4087-23c9-42bd-a975-1a86fa2001dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403a5860-40b8-476a-b109-55a938487797
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,885 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SAINT LEONARDS-ON-SEA
Postcode
TN37 7RD
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Conquest
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MSOFT ESOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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