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NH2204 New Medical appraisal system

NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the NH2204 New Medical appraisal system to Patchworks Health Ltd, a large London-based supplier. This procurement process, under the title of "NH2204 New Medical appraisal system," falls within the services category and focuses on software implementation services. The contract was signed on 5th March 2026 and will commence on 1st June 2026, with an anticipated end date of 31st May 2029, extendable up to 31st May 2031. The Trust operates out of North Shields, UKC22, and maintains its commitment to central government public authority standards. The procurement method utilised was limited competition, below threshold, ensuring focused selection criteria.

This contract represents a significant opportunity particularly for tech companies specialising in medical software solutions and support services. Businesses that provide software implementation, training, and ongoing client engagement would find this award aligned with their core competencies. Moreover, organisations that excel at adapting to regulatory requirements, such as those from the General Medical Council, are well-suited to compete and deliver value, thus facilitating strategic growth in this sector. With a focus on quality service and longevity, vendors have the potential for a sustained relationship with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and can leverage this association for broader health sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NH2204 New Medical appraisal system

Notice Description

system that will help future-proof any General Medical Council requirements through the templates issued by the provider, delivered by a company that offers ongoing training and support for all roles, as well as acting upon reciprocated feedback from us as a Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027767-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH SHIELDS,
Postcode
NE27 0QJ
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Tynemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IMAGIN.STUDIO

PATCHWORKS HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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