Award

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 13:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) was conducted by Cumbria, Northumberland Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. It reached the award stage as of 22 August 2025, with key dates including the tender period ending on 31 March 2025 and the contract running from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement method details were specified as "Other." The tender's estimated value was £176,575, though the awarded contract was valued at £250,000. The procurement aimed to implement the EPS within the healthcare trust with a possible 12-month extension available.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for businesses involved in software solutions and information systems targeting the healthcare sector. Companies similar to CLEO Systems 24 Ltd, which was awarded the contract, would find this tender aligned with their capabilities, especially those offering electronic healthcare services. The focus on technological innovation suggests potential for further contracts and extensions within the NHS framework, providing ample room for sustainable business growth and partnership with large public entities. Businesses of all scales can find competitive opportunity through technological expertise and a solid track record in healthcare IT services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

Notice Description

Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) for use within Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust Additional information: Optional 12 month extension available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f31b2afb-5300-4749-b444-1a1d6da67f98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b169137-470f-4648-a35f-39da56ef366f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£176,575 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 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
CUMBRIA, NORTHUMBERLAND TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE3 3XT
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Fawdon & West Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEO SYSTEMS 24

Further Information

Notice Documents

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