Award

Cloud Based Digital Automation

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 09:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 15:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Mar 2026 at 14:41

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the "Cloud Based Digital Automation" project, completed on 31st March 2026. This procurement process was a direct award to the firm Dedalus, chosen for its technical capabilities to integrate into the existing NHS APP. The contract, with a value of £235,000, includes general IT and office automation software packages and is aimed at enhancing digital automation within the Trust's imaging strategy. The contract commences on 2nd April 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2027, serving regions within the United Kingdom like Leicester. Key approvals for this project were attained from relevant NHS governance bodies. The procurement stage for this initiative is currently at 'Award' with the contract being actively managed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital automation and IT solutions, specifically those with expertise in healthcare systems integration. The project presents growth prospects for companies capable of providing innovative, patient-centred digital tools that enhance hospital operations and patient experiences. Large-scale enterprises with established infrastructures, technical proficiency in integrating complex IT solutions, and capabilities to fulfil the requirements specified by the Trust are well-suited to benefit from similar contracts. Such contracts further empower businesses to reinforce partnerships with public healthcare institutions, setting the stage for expansion and an enhanced portfolio in public sector healthcare advancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cloud Based Digital Automation

Notice Description

This is Capital, funded by the NHSE national DDC team. This project presents a timely opportunity to harness digital automation in line with UHL's Imaging strategy. By shifting administrative focus toward value-added tasks and embedding patient-centred digital tools, the initiative aims to stabilise workforce pressures, optimise capacity, and deliver a more responsive and empowering experience for patients. It is a cloud based solution that is integrated with the NHS APP to provide a single gateway for appointment booking. Explain how this has been funded, what approvals have been sought, if this brings a saving, and if this will have an ongoing revenue imp This award has been fuded by the NHSE national DDC team. This has been approved by the EMRAD SRO (Will Monoghan). Chief financial Officer Lead Bond and the data and Digital board. Key benefits metrics are:

Procurement Information

Supplier meets specific technical requirements to integrate into UHL APP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029470-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

48920000 - Office automation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£235,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 6WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEDALUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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