Award

HCC - 10/25 - PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF NHS HEALTH CHECKS SOFTWARE

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 11:57

Tender

07 Oct 2025 at 17:09

PlanningUpdate

25 Mar 2025 at 13:47

Planning

25 Mar 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision and maintenance of NHS Health Checks Software, awarding the contract to Prescribing Services Ltd. The contracting process followed the open procurement method, employing a competitive flexible procedure. This contract, initially spanning two years with the possibility of extending to four years, addresses the service requirements in the IT services industry, focusing on software packages and computer systems. The total estimated contract value is £144,000, inclusive of VAT. The service delivery will take place in Stevenage, UK, commencing on 1st April 2026, with contractual obligations anticipated to continue until 31st March 2028, with an extension option until March 2030.

This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for technology firms specialising in healthcare IT solutions. SMEs like Prescribing Services Ltd, which excel in providing bespoke software development and IT consulting, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The health sector continually seeks advanced IT solutions to enhance service delivery, highlighting potential prospects for businesses with capabilities in IT services, consulting, and support systems. Firms should remain alert for future notices as the council may adjust or raise additional procurement opportunities to align with evolving healthcare service needs.

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Notice Title

HCC - 10/25 - PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF NHS HEALTH CHECKS SOFTWARE

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded the procurement for the Provision of Maintenance of NHS Health Checks Software to Prescribing Services Ltd. The Contract Period is for a core two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years. The Estimated total contract value of PS144000 is VAT inclusive This is an award notice, and this opportunity is now closed.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: The core Contract Period is 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years

Planning Information

To access the PME documentation please visit the Council’s e-tendering system Supply Hertfordshire, run by Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PME, organisations must return their completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A of the PME Document), together with any supporting documents, through the Correspondence area of the project on Supply Hertfordshire by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 22 April 2025, as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. Supplier Questionnaires received after the deadline may not be reviewed at the Council’s sole discretion. Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and e-tendering system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems with the Supply Hertfordshire website, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. Participation in the PME will be at each organisation’s own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010400-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

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

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£144,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cheri still
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRESCRIBING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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