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EPR System

THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 14:13

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has completed the direct award procurement process for an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System. This falls within the category of medical information systems and IT services, underpinned by UK legal basis 2023/54, which supports strategic NHS convergence initiatives. The award, issued on 10 March 2026, involves Meditech UK as the supplier and has a contractual period starting from 21 March 2026 to 18 March 2028, with possible extensions up to 2030. The procurement ensures the continuity of Rotherham's clinical operations while planning for future competitive tendering. Interested parties should note the standstill period ending 20 March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical information systems and IT services, particularly those offering consulting, software development, and support solutions. The direct award process reflects the critical infrastructure role EPR systems play, highlighting potential for organisations adept at supporting large-scale NHS transformations. This procurement suggests opportunities for tech companies poised to innovate in healthcare IT and expand into lucrative public sector services. Businesses looking to engage in long-term projects that align with NHS strategies may find this an ideal platform.

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Notice Title

EPR System

Notice Description

Electronic Patient Record (EPR) System

Procurement Information

The Trust justifies the Direct Award under Schedule 5(7) of the Procurement Act 2023. The Trust will contract with its existing supplier on a 2+1+1 year basis to ensure the continuity of its core clinical information system whilst a procurement is underway for a new EPR solution. The Trust is engaged with the strategic convergence of core clinical information systems in compliance with the NHS long term strategy and best practice direction via NHSE. The Trust will use the contract term to prepare, tender competitively and implement the new solution. The Trust gives assurance that the procurement process is underway with initial consultancy work starting imminently. The EPR system is critical to the Trust's clinical and operational infrastructure. The complexity of the procurement and the steer to achieve convergence at a strategic level requires the Trust to Direct Award at this time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021357-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROTHERHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 2UD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDITECH

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