Award

External PAS Support Services

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Award

01 Jul 2025 at 12:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

01 Jul 2025 at 12:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract titled "External PAS Support Services" in the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. Located in Truro, United Kingdom, the Trust engaged Reality Consulting Ltd through a direct award method under the legal basis 2023/54. This procurement process, now in the award stage as of 1st July 2025, resulted in a contract valued at £216,000 excluding VAT. The contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, and key project milestones include a future signature date scheduled for 14th July 2025. This procurement falls under the services category and surpasses the threshold, earmarked for essential external software support services charged at pre-agreed rates.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy, particularly those with experience in public sector engagements. The participation of Reality Consulting Ltd, an SME based in Crediton, demonstrates that well-prepared small and medium-sized enterprises can compete and succeed in such contracts, especially when possessing the appropriate technical expertise and readiness to deliver under direct award circumstances for continuation and urgent requirements. This procurement underscores the growing reliance on external software support within the public health sector, opening avenues for specialist consulting firms to expand their services and client base.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External PAS Support Services

Notice Description

External software support services called off and charged at agreed rates

Procurement Information

Continuation of technical support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0556b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.roach1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3LJ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REALITY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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