Clinical decision support systems

YORK AND SCARBOROUGH TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 08:40

Award

07 May 2026 at 08:26

Award

24 Apr 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government, involves the acquisition of clinical decision support systems through a direct award to Wolters Kluwer Health (Medical Research) Limited. This tender, identified as a direct procurement method due to unique requirements and quality standards, focuses on providing an UpToDate subscription licence, which serves as an evidence-based clinical support tool. The procurement falls within the goods category, specifically targeting software packages and information systems. The contract, which was signed on 19th May 2026, spans from this date until 31st March 2029, with the service located in York, United Kingdom (region UKE21). The total contract value is reported at £205,900 gross, with a net value of £171,583 in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare software solutions, especially those capable of delivering high-quality, evidence-based support systems required to meet rigorous NHS standards. Although the direct award limits broader competition, companies in the health industry, particularly SMEs capable of advancing similar solutions, may find value in tracking such contracts for future opportunities. Despite the current direct award process, understanding the procurement rationale and delivery expectations can position other suppliers to meet the demands of similar tenders, potentially driving future industry innovation and growth in the niche market of medical support systems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Clinical decision support systems

Notice Description

Point of Care tool - Up To Date subscription licence. UpToDate = License Evidence based clinical support

Procurement Information

Other options do not offer the same level of requirement or quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045634-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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