Award

Subscription of UptoDate

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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18 Feb 2025 at 11:39

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the "Subscription of UptoDate" service. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract involves a four-year subscription to UptoDate, an evidence-based clinical decision support resource. The procurement was carried out using a limited method due to exclusive intellectual property rights and was awarded to Wolters Kluwer on 1st February 2025 for a value of USD 384,341. The location for the delivery of services is Cardiff, under the region code UKL15.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, consulting, and software development related to clinical support systems. Businesses with expertise in these areas and a focus on long-term service provision are well-suited to compete in such high-value, specialised contracts. Companies can benefit from the visibility and credibility associated with supplying critical resources to an esteemed public health organisation, while also gaining extensive experience in handling exclusive and proprietary software solutions. This can be a stepping stone for further contracts in both the public and private healthcare sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Subscription of UptoDate

Notice Description

Subscription to UptoDate, an evidence-based clinical decision support resource for a period of 4 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Subscription to UptoDate an evidence-based clinical decision support resource for a period of 4 years.

Procurement Information

The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e328
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005547-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£384,341 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catherine.scully@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLTERS KLUWER

Further Information

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