Planning

Electronic Patient Records

NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for "Electronic Patient Records" with the focus on medical software development services, located in the UK region. This planned procurement, which is under the category of services, is currently at the planning stage, featuring a selective procurement method with an award under a framework agreement. The planned contract period is set to begin on 1st February 2026 and end on 31st January 2032. The procurement is supported by the legal basis provided through legislation 2023/54, with an overall projected value of £2,069,598. Initial details were made available on 20th May 2025 through a pipeline notice on the Find a Tender service.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the medical software development sector, especially those with expertise in electronic patient records systems. Companies experienced in competitive tendering under framework agreements may find this opportunity particularly attractive. As the procurement aligns with central government requirements and is above the threshold, it is ideal for firms looking to expand their foothold in the public health service arena. Engaging in this process could potentially enhance a business’s portfolio and open doors to further contracts within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Patient Records

Notice Description

Electronic Patient Records for the North West Ambulance Service

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05196b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023458-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212180 - Medical software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,724,665 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@nwas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 5DD
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor
Westminster Constituency
Bolton West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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