Award

Medicode Encoder Software (Provision of)

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 11:57

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Swansea Bay University Health Board involves the provision of Medicode Encoder Software, a project characterised by its focus on medical coding software solutions. This contract, awarded to KCI Medical, reflects a direct procurement method below threshold without competition and is defined by its procurement stage now being complete since the award of the contract on 5th March 2026. Located in Port Talbot, United Kingdom, the buyer facilitated the acquisition under Welsh devolved regulations using NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership as the procuring entity. The contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027, with an optional renewal extending to 2028.

For businesses in the healthcare software sector, particularly those providing software services and support, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth. As a direct acquisition method was employed, typically presenting a streamlined procurement process, competitors able to meet specific software delivery and maintenance requirements may find similar opportunities within the Swansea Bay University Health Board projects. Companies focusing on medical coding technologies, and those with expertise in medical terminology encoders and interface solutions, would be ideally positioned to pursue similar contracts, leveraging this partnership model for expansion. Businesses must pay attention to JIT delivery and comprehensive software support services to succeed in similar ventures.

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Notice Title

Medicode Encoder Software (Provision of)

Notice Description

Year 2 of the Medicode software within Swansea Bay University Health Board. 3M(tm) Medicode 360 version 1.x OI9.4 (SNOMED CT) Inpatient Terminology Encoder with cross maps 3M(tm) Integroup real-time HRG Grouper v4.Medical Dictionary - Dorland's Data Set. 3M(tm) Medlink interface M(tm)HRG Assistant (real-time HRG Validation and Rules 4 Investigation Module) 3M(tm) Integrity Plus (DQAF advanced coding Auditing Suite) Database Licence, Network Performance Software Pack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019858-2026
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,694 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,694 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BR
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)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCI MEDICAL

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