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Scanning of medical records for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital

SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Aug 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust recently completed a contracting process for the scanning, archival, and destruction of medical records for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. This procurement, categorised under services within the healthcare sector, was actioned via a limited procurement method, specifically without a prior call for competition, aligning with the NHS Shared Business Services Framework rules. The award was granted to Hugh Symons Information Management on 25th August 2025, with the contract valued at £215,656.12. This agreement includes a 12-month extension option, covering locations throughout the UK, including Taunton and Yeovil, under the industry classification of scanning and records management services.

This contract provides significant potential for businesses specialising in digital records management and data archiving services, particularly those with the capability to ensure secure and compliant handling of sensitive medical data. Despite the limited procurement method chosen, opportunities for similar contracts may arise, beneficial for large-scale records management firms like Hugh Symons, as well as smaller enterprises aiming to partner with or subcontract to established companies in the healthcare records management space. Those with a strong local presence or special agreements within the NHS framework may find greater opportunities for securing similar contracts.

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Notice Title

Scanning of medical records for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital

Notice Description

Scanning of medical records, archival and destruction, for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital - 3 year agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scanning of medical records, archival and destruction, for Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital - 3 year agreement.

Options: 12 Month extension available within contract.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded against the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Framework. Operating under the Public Procurement Regulations 2015. The chosen lot does not allow for further competition. The chosen provider remains local to the authorities premises providing assurances for the security and handling of medical records being handled, scanned, stored and destroyed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058df4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051347-2025
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79996100 - Records management

79999100 - Scanning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,656 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20256 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
SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Vicky Matthews
Contact Email
vicky.matthews@somersetft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 5DA
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUGH SYMONS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

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