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20 Mar 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract extension for the provision of an E-Observation System to Softwareone UK Limited. The procurement, which originated in 2019, involves the delivery of a medical software package to support clinical governance and patient care by tracking and treating deteriorating patients. The contract, initially set for five years with options for additional extensions, has now been extended beyond its original seven-year term, ensuring service continuity until 31 December 2027. This extension covers multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, under the main procurement category for goods.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software solutions, particularly those capable of integrating proprietary software with existing healthcare systems. It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs and other vendors that can offer innovative, interoperable technology tailored to the healthcare industry’s needs. The extended contract ensures sustained involvement in a critical healthcare project, providing a stable, long-term engagement for suppliers capable of meeting the Trust’s stringent technological and operational requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

E Observation System

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust procured an e-Observation solution which commenced in 2019 for a period of 5 years with 2 x 12 months extensions following a mini competition via the QE Procurement Clinical IT (Software and Hardware) Solutions for use in all areas of Healthcare (CI/16/06 - 2016/s 156-283835) - Framework. The resulting contract was for the successful contractor to deliver an E Observation System capable of development, In particular providing governance around track, trigger and treating deteriorating patients with appropriate business intelligence. The purpose of this notice is to notify the market of the extension of terms to ensure continuity of service for the authorities E-Observation System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010390-2025
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,615,353 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE9 6SX
Postcode Area
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), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
High Fell
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softwareone UK Limited

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