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02 Dec 2025 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has procured an "Electronic Patient Record Contract" under the services category, specifically for IT services such as consulting and software development. The contracting process, tagged with both awardUpdate and contractUpdate, involved awarding the contract to Epic Systems Corporation. The award is currently active, and the supplier is based in the United States. The contract spans several years and includes modifications for extending the duration until 5 April 2031, accommodating updates in regulation and evolving operational needs. The procurement was initiated as a tender and is located in Cambridge, UK, in the region UKH12. This process may create avenues for businesses in related IT service sectors, particularly those with expertise in healthcare information systems.

This tender is a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in IT and healthcare solutions, given the substantial £99,695,008 contract value. Businesses with experience in electronic patient record management and similar healthcare IT systems may find direct benefits and chances to collaborate with the NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement process involved evaluating the ongoing requirement for Epic’s EPR solutions, confirming no viable alternative suppliers for maintaining existing software licences without incurring additional costs or operational disruptions. Companies capable of delivering robust IT support, particularly those familiar with the UK's healthcare landscape, can leverage this contract to foster growth and expand their market presence, although the initial contract has been awarded to an established large-scale supplier, Epic Systems Corporation. Businesses keen on similar opportunities should focus on building relationships and showcasing their competencies in healthcare IT solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electronic Patient Record Contract

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust published a pipeline notice on 29 July 2025 (Notice Identifier: 2025/S 000-043963).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eccd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078857-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£99,695,008 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 201313 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Postcode Area
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Epic Systems Corporation

Further Information

Notice URLs

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