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Clinical decision support systems

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Apr 2026 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves a direct award contract for clinical decision support systems titled "UpToDate - License Evidence-based clinical support." This contract pertains to the medical software industry, categorised under goods procurement, and is aimed at ensuring continuity of service for clinicians. The process is classified as a public authority central government operation and took place in York, United Kingdom, with key contract dates spanning from 24th April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The award stage has been reached, with Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Limited set to supply the required services. The contract is valued at £171,583, inclusive of VAT, resulting in a gross amount of £205,900.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical software solutions. Given the preference for high-standard services, businesses capable of offering innovative, reliable medical software packages would be well-suited to such procurements. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this sector challenging but can explore collaborations or niche offerings that complement the expertise of larger suppliers like Wolters Kluwer. The opportunity to supply a critical service, such as an evidence-based clinical support system, underscores the potential for expanding market presence and establishing long-term partnerships with healthcare institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical decision support systems

Notice Description

UpToDate - License Evidence based clinical support

Procurement Information

Continuity of Service: This is an historical service, which is available from other suppliers, but not to the standard required by the clinicians who engage with it. This 'Up-To-Date' service is vital for staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,583 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING 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
YORK
Postcode
YO31 8HE
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (MEDICAL RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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