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ESNEFT 2797 Electronic Quality Management System

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 May 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage for procuring an electronic Quality Management System, necessary for managing varied regulatory requirements across their departments. The procurement project, titled "ESNEFT 2797 Electronic Quality Management System", is intended to support regulatory compliance and is categorised under system quality assurance assessment and review services. Based at Colchester District General Hospital in Colchester, the venture seeks a selective procurement method employing a Competitive Flexible - 2 Stage procedure. Key dates to note include the expression of interest deadline on 20th May 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 13th May 2026, with the award expected by 17th August 2026. The project has an allotted budget of £300,000 gross.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quality management solutions and services within the healthcare sector. Firms with strengths in developing and implementing comprehensive electronic management systems are well-suited to compete, particularly those with proven capability in navigating regulatory standards such as those required by the MHRA and CQC. The Competitive Flexible procedure provides a platform for innovation, allowing room for providers to demonstrate expertise during the Capability Assessment phase. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal up to two times for twelve months each offers a chance for sustained business growth with the NHS, should initial performance meet expectations.

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Notice Title

ESNEFT 2797 Electronic Quality Management System

Notice Description

ESNEFT is looking to re-procure their electronic Quality Management System for the management of the vast majority of systems used within multiple departments across ESNEFT to meet different regulatory requirements (such as MHRA and CQC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069240
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041431-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jun 2027 - 28 Jun 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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