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EPR Independent Advice and Guidance

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Sep 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated and completed a direct procurement process for the provision of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System Independent Advice and Guidance services. This procurement, classified under the "services" industry category, was awarded to Business Manager UK Ltd. Located in Liverpool, the contracting process employed a "Below threshold - without competition" method. The contract commenced on 19th August 2025 and will end on 18th August 2026, reflecting a 12-month engagement period. This process falls under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54 and had a gross value of £70,000.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in business and management consultancy services, especially those with experience in healthcare systems. Given the direct nature of the procurement method without competition, businesses that can offer expert guidance in navigating Electronic Patient Record systems will find opportunities to leverage their expertise and potentially form lasting partnerships with the public sector. Companies that are well-suited for such contracts typically have a solid track record in consultancy and an understanding of NHS operational frameworks, which can meet the specific needs of public authorities like the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Notice Title

EPR Independent Advice and Guidance

Notice Description

Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System Independent Advice and Guidance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059876-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steph.abbott@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUSINESS MANAGER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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