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MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE VITALDATA RENAL INFORMATION SOFTWARE SYSTEM

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

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25 Apr 2025 at 10:27

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11 Apr 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Maintenance Contract for the VitalData Renal Information Software System" is being undertaken by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, on behalf of the Swansea Bay Health Board. It falls under the industry category of IT services, specifically software development and support, and is located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The process is at the award stage, completed on 25th April 2025, with the contract period set from 10th May 2025 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold, and without competition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large IT service companies specialising in software maintenance, as it involves a substantial service contract valued at approximately £83,218 gross. Companies with capabilities in IT consulting, software development, and support, such as the successful supplier Vitalpulse Ltd, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of the contract ensures ongoing collaboration and service provision for Swansea Bay Health Board, offering a stable and predictable income stream for businesses with the requisite technical expertise.

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Notice Title

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE VITALDATA RENAL INFORMATION SOFTWARE SYSTEM

Notice Description

Annual Maintenance contract for the VitalData Renal Information Software System for Swansea Bay Health Board

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016973-2025
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
£69,350 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Contact Name
Stephanie Ann Thomas
Contact Email
stephanie.thomas@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921 500704

Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BR
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITALPULSE

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