Award

Provision of software for drug dispensing services

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Aug 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of software to facilitate drug dispensing services within a secure location, specifically at HMP Lowdham Grange. This procurement falls under the industry category of health services and was conducted using a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, owing to urgent conditions under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The award was made on 16th July 2025 and involves the supplier Medilogic UK Ltd, with the contract value amounting to £4,820. This process, characterised by urgency, bypasses the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring continuity of services with the existing terms during the mobilisation period of less than three months. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services software and with the capability to rapidly establish operations in secure facilities. With a strong emphasis on quality and price, businesses that can deliver high-quality medical software packages are well-suited to compete. Large-scale enterprises, akin to Medilogic UK Ltd., which already have the capabilities to respond promptly to urgent and unforeseen requirements, may find the process favourable for expanding their market share in the healthcare sector. Overall, this procurement contract underscores the potential for growth in delivering specialised health-related services under stringent time constraints.

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Notice Title

Provision of software for drug dispensing services

Notice Description

Provision of software for drug dispensing services within secure location

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust considers that an award must be made urgently, the reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by and not attributable to the Trust due to the Emergency Award by NHS England of the Head Contract for Healthcare Services at HMP Lowdham to the Trust. Delaying the award of the contract to satisfy the requirements of the PSR would likely pose a risk to patient or public safety. The award term reflects the novation of existing supplier subcontracts from the incumbent on existing terms to ensure the continuity of healthcare services during the mobilisation period of less than three-months. The period of mobilisation would not have allowed the Trust to identify alternative provision for the subcontracted service. The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A - Urgent situation (F03) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Procurement Information

The Trust considers that an award must be made urgently, the reason for the urgency was not foreseeable by and not attributable to the Trust due to the Emergency Award by NHS England of the Head Contract for Healthcare Services at HMP Lowdham to the Trust. Delaying the award of the contract to satisfy the requirements of the PSR would likely pose a risk to patient or public safety. The award term reflects the novation of existing supplier subcontracts from the incumbent on existing terms to ensure the continuity of healthcare services during the mobilisation period of less than three-months. The period of mobilisation would not have allowed the Trust to identify alternative provision for the subcontracted service. The relevant authority has awarded this contract under the Direct Award Process A - Urgent situation (F03) under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050091-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,820 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 7PW
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)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Windmill
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDILOGIC

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