Award

3M Encoder Software (Provision of)

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

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Award

18 Apr 2025 at 09:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Apr 2025 at 15:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the continued provision of the 3M Encoder Software. This procurement falls under the IT services, software development, consulting, and support category, specific to the healthcare sector in Wales. The award date is 18th April 2025, and the contract starts on 1st May 2025, ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and is currently in the award stage. Key milestones include the future signature date scheduled for 30th April 2025. The contract was valued at £38,427 GBP, grossing £46,112 GBP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in medical coding software. Companies with a robust product portfolio in IT services related to healthcare can benefit from such an award by enhancing their credibility and expanding their market reach. Larger enterprises with capabilities in delivering complex healthcare software solutions would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category, leveraging their scalability and comprehensive support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3M Encoder Software (Provision of)

Notice Description

Continued use of the Medicode software within Swansea Bay University Health Board. 3M(tm) Medicode 360 version 1.x OI9.4 (SNOMED CT) Inpatient Terminology Encoder with cross maps 3M(tm) Integroup real-time HRG Grouper v4.Medical Dictionary - Dorland's Data Set. 3M(tm) Medlink interface M(tm)HRG Assistant (real-time HRG Validation and Rules 4 Investigation Module) 3M(tm) Integrity Plus (DQAF advanced coding Auditing Suite) Database Licence, Network Performance Software Pack

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050005
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016085-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£38,427 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Contact Name
Graeme Morris
Contact Email
graeme.morris@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442021500701, +442921500701

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCI MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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