Award

DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock

MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

19 Jan 2026 at 17:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Jan 2026 at 17:04

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock" is conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority. The procurement pertains to the goods category within the software package and information systems industry, located in Basildon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, having gone through a direct procurement method, noted for being below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 19 January 2026, with a start date of 20 January 2026 and completion by the end of February 2030, with an optional 12-month extension available.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those with a focus on phlebotomy and healthcare settings. The direct award nature of this procurement indicates that companies with established relationships and proven track records might have advantageous conditions. As the NHS seeks to modernise its operations, companies capable of developing, implementing, and supporting comprehensive software solutions would find the partnership advantageous to showcase innovation and scalability, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock

Notice Description

DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock Phlebotomy Dept

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060940
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004534-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 4-5 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
MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Katie Doherty
Contact Email
katie.doherty4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Langdon Hills
Westminster Constituency
South Basildon and East Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DH OPCO UK LTD (DEDALUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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