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Medicode 360 Software License and Support Agreement

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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03 Mar 2026 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board seeking to secure a Medicode 360 Software License and Support Agreement. This agreement falls under the medical software package industry and is classified under CPV code 48180000. The procurement was completed via a transparency notice to maintain service continuity and mitigate risks associated with the expiration of the previous contract in 2024. Located in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, the procurement method used was limited through a direct award without calling for competition, reflecting an urgent need for continuity in clinical coding functions. Essential details include the award signed on 19th December 2025 with KCI Medical Limited as the supplier.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical software, particularly those providing specialised coding solutions. The limited procurement method suggests a specialised niche, making it well-suited for established companies with expertise in health technology and medical coding. As the contract was directly awarded to KCI Medical Limited, businesses with similar capabilities and innovation might find future openings through frameworks that minimise service disruption and align with statutory regulations. Engaging in this sector could drive business expansion by tapping into ongoing needs for advanced health board coding functionalities.

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Notice Title

Medicode 360 Software License and Support Agreement

Notice Description

The previous 3M(tm) Medicode 360 contract with KCI Medical Limited supported key clinical coding functions for the Health Board. It ended in 2024 after four years at a value of around GBP168,317.52. A new procurement has now been completed via a transparency notice to ensure service continuity and explore improved market options.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The previous 3M(tm) Medicode 360 contract with KCI Medical Limited supported key clinical coding functions for the Health Board. It ended in 2024 after four years at a value of around GBP168,317.52. A new procurement has now been completed via a transparency notice to ensure service continuity and explore improved market options.

Procurement Information

A direct award via the CCS framework is justified as it provides a fully compliant and efficient route to secure continuity of the highly specialised Medicode 360 clinical coding software, which is essential for maintaining accurate HRG grouping, SNOMED CT mapping and statutory reporting; the previous contract had expired, and awarding through the framework avoids service disruption and mitigates clinical and operational risks identified in the procurement process, while also ensuring alignment with procurement regulations and minimising administrative burden, particularly given the limited supplier market and urgency to maintain uninterrupted coding functionality for the Health Board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660db
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018937-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,817 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCI MEDICAL

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