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Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE

NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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25 Jun 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, involved the award of a contract for "Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE," specifically for the V7 SAAS PATHOLOGY. The contracting process has progressed through the award stage and is now complete. The primary industry category for this tender is database and operating software packages, with the contract covering the region of Northampton in the United Kingdom. This procurement followed a "below threshold - without competition" methodology, taking place under the UK legal framework 2023/54. The contract commenced on 28th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th April 2026, with a total value of £26,700 for years 2 and 3. Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, a central government public authority, serves as the buying organisation.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in IT solutions and software maintenance to engage with the public healthcare sector, particularly those that provide database software solutions. IDEAGEN GAEL LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, suggesting that businesses with a similar capacity and expertise in cloud-based software solutions would be well-suited for such opportunities in the future. Engaging in such procurements can enable businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector, especially those geared towards supporting healthcare operational needs through technological advancements.

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Notice Title

Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE

Notice Description

V7 SAAS PATHOLOGY PS54,299.92 for year 1, PS26,700 for years 2 & 3 and for year 4 extension. Tender Ref - G CLOUD 13 RM1557.13 (Q Pulse Cloud MAINTENANCE >V7 SAAS PATHOLOGY)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035073-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTON GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Steve Nash
Contact Email
steve.nash@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 5BD
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Delapre and Rushmere
Westminster Constituency
Northampton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN GAEL

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