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Clinicalkey-Library Key 2025-2028

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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08 Sep 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Clinicalkey-Library Key 2025-2028" was conducted by the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, located in the UKJ13 region, specifically Buckinghamshire. This process focused on IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, under the industry category of services. The current stage of this procurement is the award phase, with a contract signed on 1st September 2025. The procurement employed a limited method, specifically a framework call-off without prior publication, and had an active award with Elsevier B V as the supplier. The intended service delivery is linked to the Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly in industries related to healthcare and software development. Companies capable of offering comprehensive solutions for library and consulting systems could greatly benefit, especially those experienced in working under framework agreements. Although the active supplier has been identified as Elsevier B V, large-scale businesses interested in future opportunities could leverage this contract as a benchmark for similar contracts. The procurement's focus on innovative software development and support within the healthcare sector presents unique growth prospects for businesses in these fields.

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Notice Title

Clinicalkey-Library Key 2025-2028

Notice Description

clinical key library

Procurement Information

NICE2528 Framework calll off

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054692-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,993 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Donna Aldridge
Contact Email
d.aldridge4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
AMERSHAM
Postcode
HP7 0JD
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Penn Wood and Old Amersham
Westminster Constituency
Chesham and Amersham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELSEVIER B V

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