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project to transition from Ascribe to Epic to support cyber security, efficiencies.

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Mar 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust revolves around a project designed to transition from Ascribe to Epic, focusing on enhancing cyber security, efficiencies, and patient safety. This contract has been awarded, with the process concluding on 23 March 2026. The procurement falls under the category of IT services, involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support, specifically targeting the UKH12 region in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The tender process classified under "Below threshold - unknown" has seen its completion, with the contract active from 23 March 2026 until 22 June 2026, valued at £67,734.36 GBP net.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions in cyber security and system efficiencies. Large enterprises, like Becton Dickinson UK Limited, engaged in inventory systems, pharmacy robots interface, and software transition capabilities would be especially well-suited for similar projects. This contract highlights a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to cater to central government public authorities, leveraging their expertise in IT consulting and support services.

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Notice Title

project to transition from Ascribe to Epic to support cyber security, efficiencies.

Notice Description

1281 - The Trust currently uses two BD pharmacy robots. These currently interface with Ascribe and a legacy BD ARIM inventory system and Epic. The Trust has undertaken a project to transition from Ascribe to Epic to support cyber security, efficiencies and patient safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0670f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£67,734 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BECTON DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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