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Notice Title

Extension of the Existing Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Contract via Contract Change Notice (CCN)

Notice Description

This VEAT notice relates to the extension of the existing Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) contract through a Contract Change Notice (CCN). The contract has reached the end of its permissible term; however, continuation is essential to maintain uninterrupted pathology services across the Trust. The incoming LIMS provider is not yet operational at Barnsley and Rotherham sites. The extension is required to ensure business continuity, patient safety, and continued clinical operation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority intends to award a Contract Change Notice (CCN) to extend the current LIMS contract beyond its original expiry date. The existing agreement has no further contractual extensions available; however, continuation of service is essential. The new LIMS provider is not yet operational at the Barnsley and Rotherham sites and will not be ready to mobilise for an extended period. Immediate termination of the incumbent solution would result in a critical loss of LIMS functionality, creating significant patient safety risks and rendering laboratory operations non-functional. The extension covers ongoing provision of LIMS software, support, maintenance, hosting, and associated services required to keep the pathology service operational. Additional information: This notice relates to a temporary continuation of the incumbent service to maintain operational continuity while the Authority completes the necessary processes to determine future service arrangements.

Options: The Contracting Authority may require flexibility in the contract term to ensure continuity of essential services while longer-term arrangements are reviewed and finalised.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority is required to maintain continuity of essential clinical services supported by its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The existing contract has reached the end of its permissible term; however, the Authority has experienced events and circumstances not capable of being foreseen during the original procurement and contract period. These circumstances require the continuation of the incumbent LIMS solution to ensure uninterrupted service delivery while the Authority progresses the actions necessary to confirm future arrangements. A cessation of the incumbent system at this time would create significant operational and patient safety risks, and the usual procurement timescales cannot be complied with without jeopardising critical clinical services. The conditions set out under Regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 therefore apply. The scope of the extension is strictly limited to what is required to maintain service continuity.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f8f
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025435-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Award Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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: Not specified
Contracts Value: £2,426,683 £1M-£10M

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: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Complete
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Active
Contracts Status: Active

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: SHEFFIELD
Postcode: S5 7AU
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): TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location: TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority: Sheffield
Electoral Ward: Burngreave
Westminster Constituency: Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: CLINISYS SOLUTIONS

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