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EPR Advisory Partner

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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02 May 2025 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has concluded the procurement process for an "EPR Advisory Partner" under the classification of IT services, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, and support. Located in Lincoln, United Kingdom, the Trust awarded the contract to PROCEA LIMITED—a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement was executed using an open procedure, with a contract period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, including the possibility of a one-year extension. The contract's awarded value is £300,000, while the project was initially valued at £150,000. The tender stage concluded on 23rd December 2024. Key personnel for this project at the buying organisation is Paul Oke, who can be contacted via telephone or email as provided.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in enterprise resource planning (ERP) advisory roles, especially those with expertise in supporting system programmes, comprehensive strategic advice, and full business case processes. Companies like PROCEA LIMITED, which fall under the SME category and have a strong background in IT consulting, are well-suited for such projects. Engaging in this contract could foster business growth by expanding capabilities in handling substantial projects within the healthcare sector, thereby enhancing both reputation and marketability for similar future ventures.

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Notice Title

EPR Advisory Partner

Notice Description

The Authority seek a supplier to provide to comprehensive EPR Strategic Advice and a partner to support the ongoing EPR programme and supporting systems. The key objectives are: (a) Support and advice to guide the finalisation of the EPR system project (b) Support and advice to aid supporting system programmes that are critical to the EPR success i.e EDMS (c) Have a breadth of EPR expertise across all project areas i.e Full Business Case process, Implementation and interdependencies for EPR system. 1 x 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9f5b68-c2d0-4859-88e8-da6c58226d0c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROCEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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