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Provision of LIMS Managed Support Service

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Mar 2025 at 18:30

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded the contract for the "Provision of LIMS Managed Support Service" to Accenture (UK) Limited. This IT software development service contract, valued at £790,000, is focused on the North East region of the United Kingdom and will commence on 2nd April 2025, running until 1st October 2026, with a potential extension of 12 months. This procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework agreement, and the award stage was completed as of 26th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for IT and software development firms, particularly those experienced with large scale managed services and bespoke IT implementations. Although the contract was awarded to a large enterprise, smaller companies that can offer niche supporting roles or subcontract services may also find opportunities via partnership with the main contractor, Accenture. The focus on healthcare IT solutions is crucial for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare technology sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of LIMS Managed Support Service

Notice Description

Managed service to support the implementation, which includes key programme and supporting roles of a bespoke IT software. Contract Award to Accenture for 24 Months with 1 x 12 Month optional extension via CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f917c9cd-e9cf-4e6b-aada-78ddf0e471f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9ded3d-6863-48b6-af45-75ddc4e7e98a
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£790,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Gemma Harland
Contact Email
gemma.harland@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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