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e-referral software license renewal

NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST

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15 May 2025 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by North Bristol NHS Trust pertains to the renewal of the e-referral software license titled "e-referral software license renewal" across its facilities in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract, within the industry category of medical software, follows a direct procurement method that is classified below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined award process. The contract stage has reached completion as of 15th May 2025, with the milestone for future signature scheduled for the same day. Although the procurement opportunity was below the usual competitive threshold, it emphasises efficiency in technology renewal within a healthcare setting.

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities particularly to companies specialising in healthcare IT solutions, especially those providing niche software packages like medical e-referral systems. Given the below-threshold nature of this contract, smaller businesses or new entrants with a focus on medical software and technology may find this procurement method advantageous. Additionally, the central government affiliation of the buying organisation ensures a stable and reputable partnership, enhancing business credibility and offering a chance to collaborate with public healthcare authorities for future projects.

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Notice Title

e-referral software license renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of referapatient for 1 year in NBT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021849-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£32,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH BRISTOL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
imtprocurement@nbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS10 5NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Horfield
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOMSBURY HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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