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Medicines Optimisation

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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09 Feb 2026 at 14:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is the buying organisation for a procurement process titled "Medicines Optimisation." This contract falls under the services category, specifically IT services involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The location for delivery includes regions UKL17 and UKL14 in the United Kingdom, with Cardiff as the primary office of the buyer. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award status pending as of 9th February 2026. Key dates include a contract period from 26th April 2026 to 25th April 2028, with a milestone set for 2nd March 2026. The procurement method was direct, classified as a below-threshold process without competition.

This tender for Medicines Optimisation presents significant opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those experienced in developing electronic approval systems for healthcare. Suitable contenders are likely large-scale IT service providers capable of meeting the regulatory compliance requirements set forth by NICE and AWMSG recommendations. This contract is a strategic opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-cost drug approval systems, fostering both clinical and financial governance. Companies like Blueteq, a large supplier in the industry, are examples of enterprises well-suited to this kind of partnership, allowing for potential growth and expansion within the public healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medicines Optimisation

Notice Description

CTMUHB wishes to appoint Bluteq to continue delivery of a Medicines Optimisation electronic approval system for high costs drug for the purpose of providing clinical and financial governance ensuring compliance with NICE and AWMSG recommendations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011437-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
£88,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lucy Edmunds
Contact Email
lucy.edmunds2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUETEQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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