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NENC020 - Continuing Healthcare Software Platform

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Jul 2025 at 07:55

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20 Jun 2025 at 09:44

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20 Jun 2025 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board focuses on securing a Continuing Healthcare Software Platform. This direct award contract, classified under the public authority sector, concerns the delivery of goods within the region of Sunderland, UK. It supports critical and statutory functions associated with All Age Continuing Care (AACC). The contract, awarded to CHS Healthcare Software Limited, runs from 2nd July 2025 to 30th June 2026. Key industry categories include compliance software, medical software, and computer support services. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the initiative aligning with the legal framework as per UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare IT solutions, especially those capable of providing integrated platforms that are crucial for essential health services. Given the nature of the procurement – a direct award due to exclusive technical compatibility – it particularly suits small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bespoke, large-scale medical software packages. For companies with advanced competencies in financial analysis and compliance software, this contract highlights the value of establishing partnerships with major public sector health boards like the NHS, offering a stable and critical market to engage with.

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Notice Title

NENC020 - Continuing Healthcare Software Platform

Notice Description

NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB use an IT platform to support it All Age Continuing Care (AACC) business function which is a critical and statutory function it needs to deliver. A contract for licenses and support has been awarded to to run until 30th June 2026. The system currently in use is fully integrated into the AACC business function and no other organisation could support and provide licensing to access this system. NHS North East and North Cumbria are intending to undertake a full review of the current system as a whole and a review of what alternative options are available within the period of this current contract.

Procurement Information

NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB use an IT platform to support it All Age Continuing Care (AACC) business function which is a critical and statutory function it needs to deliver. A contract for licenses and support has been awarded to run until 30th June 2026. The system currently in use is fully integrated into the AACC business function and no other organisation could support and provide licensing to access this system. As such NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB are intended to Direct Award this contract to continue to support this critical function. NHS North East and North Cumbria are intending to undertake a full review of the current system as a whole and a review of what alternative options are available within the period of this current contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041155-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

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


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

48180000 - Medical software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nencicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHS HEALTHCARE SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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