Notice Information
Notice Title
MEDICORE 360 SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT
Notice Description
The previous contract for 3M(tm) Medicode 360 (Project 21586), awarded to KCI Medical Limited (now Solventum), provided the Health Board with essential clinical coding encoder software and associated support services. This system supported inpatient coding, HRG grouping, SNOMED CT mapping, and data validation-- informatics reporting.Valued at approximately PS168,317.52 over a four-year term, the contract expired in 2024. A new procurement process is now being initiated to maintain continuity of clinical coding services and to assess market alternatives that may offer improved integration, enhanced value for money, and stronger alignment with NHS digital standards.
Procurement Information
There is a moderate risk to continuity of service due to potential system downtime or delays in scheduled maintenance. To mitigate this, the supplier has committed to proactive monitoring, monthly performance reviews, and a responsive support framework. In addition, contingency measures are in place to ensure uninterrupted operation, including access to technical support and pre-planned service interventions.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d8b6
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085210-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
-
- CPV Codes
38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus
38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £168,317 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- £168,317 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Dec 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 3 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- 19 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
- Additional Buyers
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
- Contact Name
- Nicola Williams
- Contact Email
- corporate.services2@wales.nhs.uk, nicola.williams33@wales.nhs.com
- Contact Phone
- +442921500649
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CARDIFF
- Postcode
- CF14 4HH
- Post Town
- Cardiff
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL5 South East Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Electoral Ward
- Taff's Well
- Westminster Constituency
- Cardiff North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085210-2025
22nd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071611-2025
6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070359-2025
3rd November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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