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FHFT-NC- Imprivata Licences - 2026

FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust involves the direct award of a contract for Imprivata Licences, titled "FHFT-NC- Imprivata Licences - 2026." This falls under the software support services category and is aimed at enhancing clinical workflow efficiency within the healthcare sector. Located in Frimley, United Kingdom, the procurement employs a direct method justified by compatibility with existing systems and is situated within an approved framework to ascertain value for money. The award has a gross value of £216,222, with a future contract signature scheduled by 31st March 2026, and the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with options for extensions up to three years.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those involved in healthcare solutions that enhance clinician efficiency and compliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete, given the suitability criteria and the nature of the services required. The procurement process grants the opportunity to become an integral part of healthcare technology by providing solutions that ensure operational resilience, compliance with standards such as HIPAA and HITECH, and efficiency in clinical workflows. This tender allows businesses to leverage their expertise in software solutions to secure a stable contractual partnership with a trusted NHS foundation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FHFT-NC- Imprivata Licences - 2026

Notice Description

Imprivata is healthcare, specific, purpose-built for clinical workflows. - Fast passwordless access improves clinician efficiency. - Deep integration with EHR, legacy, SAML2 apps. - Strong compliance: HIPAA, HITECH, eIDAS Imprivata helps maintain clinical safety, operational resilience, compliance, and workflow efficiency.

Procurement Information

The direct award is justified due to compatibility with the existing system. The Direct Award is being made via an approved framework that permits direct award, pricing has been benchmarked to ensure value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ee9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025172-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,185 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FRIMLEY HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FRIMLEY
Postcode
GU16 7UJ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Surrey Heath
Electoral Ward
Frimley
Westminster Constituency
Surrey Heath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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