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Support and Maintenance of Pathology Quality Management System

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Oct 2025 at 10:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the "Support and Maintenance of Pathology Quality Management System." This procurement falls under the industry category of system maintenance services and relates to the health sector, specifically within the Warrington locale in the United Kingdom. The process progressed to the award stage, with Ideagen Gael Limited being selected as the supplier via a direct procurement method, which operated below the competition threshold. The contract, valued at £16,320 gross, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2026, with the contract being finalized and signed on 28th October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IT system maintenance and support services, particularly those with experience in healthcare systems. Companies capable of delivering robust quality management solutions, especially those familiar with NHS operational requirements, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Although this specific process did not pursue an open competition due to its below-threshold categorization, it highlights a demand for specialized maintenance services, offering a potential avenue for businesses desiring to form partnerships with healthcare institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support and Maintenance of Pathology Quality Management System

Notice Description

Annual Support and maintenance of the Quality Management System used within the Pathology department

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069640-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 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
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
robert.brooks6@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN GAEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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