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AMS Request Portal - Subject Access Request (SAR) and FOI Management System

THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER AND UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (UHN), COMPRISING OF NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST (NGH) AND KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (KGH)

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09 Jul 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AMS Request Portal - Subject Access Request (SAR) and FOI Management System" has been completed with an active award for The University Hospitals of Leicester and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). The procurement focused on IT services, particularly consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under CPV code 72000000. The selective procurement method utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at GBP 152,540. The procurement entailed the renewal and migration of the AMS Request Portal, with integration and configuration services required for hospitals located in Northampton and Kettering, East Midlands, UK. Key dates included the award on 22 May 2026, following the tender period that concluded on 31 March 2026. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in cloud-based portal services, data integration, and secure information management systems. With the contract awarded to Automated Messaging Systems Ltd (AMS), an SME, this process reflects the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure substantial contracts in the healthcare IT sector. Businesses with capabilities in similar IT solutions and services might find opportunities for future collaborations or sub-contracting opportunities given the project's scale and scope in integrating and managing hospital requests systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AMS Request Portal - Subject Access Request (SAR) and FOI Management System

Notice Description

Renewal of the AMS Request Portal cloud service, including migration to a new combined UHN portal, archiving of existing portals, PACS integration, configuration services, and provision of secure online Subject Access Request (SAR) and Freedom of Information (FOI) request management functionality for The University Hospitals of Leicester and University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN), comprising of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust (NGH) and Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecb9133-2195-41b1-8f52-dad730329276
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,540 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER AND UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (UHN), COMPRISING OF NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST (NGH) AND KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (KGH)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTOMATED MESSAGING SYSTEMS LTD (AMS

Further Information

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