Award

Clinical Trials Software

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University of Exeter encompasses the acquisition of Clinical Trials Software, reflected under the award dated 26th March 2026. Falling within the healthcare industry category, this procurement is of particular interest to entities working within clinical information systems, specifically targeting deliveries within the United Kingdom. The procurement process is classified as 'direct' and falls 'below threshold - without competition,' focusing on integrating Qvin Laboratory Integration Software for a period commencing on 11th November 2025 and concluding on 10th November 2026. The goods, covered by the purchase, include 4800 units of Q-Pads, alongside software setup and ongoing support, totalling a contract value of £146,820.78.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare technology solutions and clinical integration systems. Large-scale enterprises with expertise in software development and healthcare innovations will be well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. The University of Exeter's engaged procurement approach, signalling potential collaborations without competitive bidding, allows for streamlined growth and expansion within the healthcare tech sector by fostering direct relationships with suppliers like Qurasense Inc. Companies capable of delivering advanced software solutions and facilitating laboratory integrations can greatly benefit from these non-competitive procurement opportunities, leading to enhanced growth and sectoral influence.

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Notice Title

Clinical Trials Software

Notice Description

Q-Pads - 4800 units Software Setup Fee - 1 unit Monthly Support +R&D - 5 hours Qvin Laboratory Integration Software (LIS) Qvin's LIS includes: Patient Manager; Fullfilment; Laboratory; Terms & Conditions. 12 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067535
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027956-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£146,820 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 10 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QURASENSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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