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SU13(26) Optum EMIS-X Explorer Bespoke

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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09 Oct 2025 at 14:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University has successfully completed a direct procurement process with Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd, trading as Optum, for access to Optum's test environment through their bespoke EMIS-X Explorer service. This service falls within the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement was executed under Welsh devolved regulations and adhered to legal provisions outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method employed was below-threshold direct procurement, without competition, signifying a straightforward acquisition process. The contract was signed on 8th October 2025 and is set to run until 7th October 2026, providing a valuable software service to Swansea University, located in the UK region of Swansea.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for enterprises specialising in IT services, consultancy, and bespoke software solutions. Given that this procurement was awarded without competition, similar direct procurement opportunities could open up future prospects for businesses that establish strong, reputable credentials with public authorities such as Swansea University. Large-scale IT service providers, similar to Optum, are well-placed to engage in such opportunities, providing essential services that align with sub-central government requirements and Welsh devolved regulations. Businesses stateside also looking to enter or expand within the UK market might find direct procurement avenues like this as strategic entry points.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU13(26) Optum EMIS-X Explorer Bespoke

Notice Description

Purchase of access to Optum's test environment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063843-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

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
£49,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Rhian
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EGTON MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS LTD (T/A OPTUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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