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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "WSFT - Anticoagulation Management Software System" was initiated by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom. This tender was focused on acquiring IT services, specifically a clinical information system for managing anticoagulation treatments, falling under the industry category of IT services and consulting. The procurement method was limited competition, catering to services below the threshold in accordance with legal basis provided by UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to 4S Information Systems Limited, an SME based in Cumbria. The award was made on 14th January 2026, with the contract active from 1st June 2026 until 30th May 2029.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in clinical information systems. SMEs such as the awarded supplier can benefit from delivering software that allows healthcare professionals to efficiently manage patient treatments. Organisations capable of developing and supporting consulting services in IT and software development would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their portfolio in the healthcare technology sector. Engaging in such public procurement processes can solidify relationships with central government authorities and contribute to increased visibility and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

WSFT - Anticoagulation Management Software System

Notice Description

Anticoagulation Management Software system able to be accessed by five health care professionals concurrently to manage an unlimited number of both VKA and DOAC patients being treated by West Suffolk University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48814400 - Clinical information system

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
£36,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 May 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
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 2QZ
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Southgate
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4S Information Systems Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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