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Systems licence renewal

MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 May 2026 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Systems Licence Renewal' at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, headquartered in Gillingham, concluded with the award of a contract for a patient-administration system. The process was classified under the 'goods' category and was conducted using a direct procurement method, without competition, due to its below-threshold nature. This contract, valued at £15,000, was signed and became active on 7th May 2026, with a completion schedule within the same day. Located in the South East England region, Medway NHS Foundation Trust serves as the buying organisation for this procurement, aligning with the public authority - central government classification.

This tender offers valuable growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the software and technology sector, particularly those focusing on systems and software required by healthcare providers. The contract was awarded to VITALHUB UK LIMITED, a London-based SME, indicating a potential preference for small-scale suppliers with specialised healthcare software solutions. Engaging in such contracts can enhance an SME's portfolio by showcasing their capability in providing essential services to significant public sector clients like the NHS.

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Notice Title

Systems licence renewal

Notice Description

Purchase Order: 270001107

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06930a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041786-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48814200 - Patient-administration system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 May 2026 - 7 May 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VITALHUB

Further Information

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