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Cardiac Patient Database Annual Software Support

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

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21 May 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves a direct award for the "Cardiac Patient Database Annual Software Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of database systems and targets the Paediatric Cardiac Units and Adult Congenital Services within NHS Wales. With the award status pending, the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement process was initially recorded under the ID CAV-VEA (25-26) 21, and it supports the ongoing operation of a bespoke software solution developed and maintained by Cardiobase Ltd. The central aim is to provide licenses and support services for the software, ensuring compatibility with the existing system infrastructure.

The tender creates opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised expertise in software support and licensing, specifically in healthcare database management solutions. Given Cardiobase's bespoke software's exclusive nature, businesses capable of offering compatible support solutions with intellectual property rights will find this tender particularly advantageous. The procurement method underscores the need for a direct engagement owing to the exclusive capabilities of Cardiobase Ltd, which indicates a specialist requirement for maintenance and technical support services unique to this system. This opportunity is optimal for businesses seeking to leverage exclusive software rights and expand their footprint in healthcare IT infrastructure support. Cardiobase Ltd, already identified as the supplier, illustrates the expected profile of a successful bidder due to their existing role and proprietary software advantage.

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Notice Title

Cardiac Patient Database Annual Software Support

Notice Description

The NHS Shared Services Partnership hosted by Velindre are acting on behalf of the Cardiff & Vale University local Health Board who require a licenses and support services for a Cardiac Patient Database within the Paediatric Cardiac Units and the Adult Congenital Services in NHS Wales. The Paediatric Cardiac Units and Adult Congenital Services within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board run an electronic database known as Cardiobase. The programme is supplied by a company called Cardiobase who initially designed and installed the original database in 1992. The database is linked with the All Wales NWIS team that produces an interface that will permit all patient reports and will link in with the Welsh Clinical Portal to access the records. This system allows all Paediatric Cardiac and Adult Congenital letters and reports to be visible and all authorised clinicians across Wales have access. The contract is for the licenses to support this database and the ongoing support and works for this database. Due to the bespoke software Cardiobase are the only providers that can support this database.

Procurement Information

The software installed is designed and maintained by Cardiobase, due to this bespoke software there are no other providers that can provide the licences required that will be compatible with the current software installed

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024132-2025
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48610000 - Database systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£361,721 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Olivia Moore
Contact Email
olivia.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500657

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
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
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIOBASE

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