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Lancashire and South Cumbria Shared Care Record (SCR) Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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20 May 2026 at 09:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Lancashire and South Cumbria Shared Care Record (SCR) Service has been completed by the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, a public authority within the sub-central government. This direct award contract was initiated due to urgency and resource constraints, impacting the board's ability to follow standard competitive procedures. The contract starts on 21st May 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027, with an annual value of £1,262,000, exclusive of VAT. The service is crucial for healthcare delivery continuity in Lancashire and South Cumbria, encompassing the supply of goods related to software packages and information systems. The service's critical nature necessitated an agreement to cover essential service continuity from 1st April 2026, with plans for future compliant tender opportunities.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth within the technology and healthcare sectors, particularly for companies specialising in software and information systems. The contract has been awarded to 2T Solutions Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting that SMEs demonstrating expertise in developing integrated care systems can competently meet such requirements. Furthermore, the emergency nature of this procurement suggests there may be future opportunities for extended services or related tenders as the board works towards stabilising resources. Businesses capable of delivering robust, scalable solutions in a swiftly changing healthcare environment should explore similar tenders to leverage their expertise and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Lancashire and South Cumbria Shared Care Record (SCR) Service

Notice Description

The provision of a shared care record (SCR) across Lancashire and South Cumbria Acute and Community Providers. Start Date: 1st April 2026 ( for essential service continuity this service has continued from the 1st April 2026. Following this direct award a formal contract is to be awarded and the estimated contract signature date is the 21/05/26) End Date: 31st March 2027 The annual value of the contract is PS1,262,000 exclusive of VAT

Procurement Information

The justification is that the ICB cannot comply with the timescales required for a competitive tendering procedure either via an open procedure or via a competition via a framework agreement to award a new contract due to the reorganisation of the ICB and subsequent loss of significant resources. The urgency of this award is a result of the national reform of ICBs which has stalled longer term commissioning plans and has significantly impacted on resources. There is a requirement for this service to continue as the shared care record service is a critical asset for the organisations across the L&SC system. This is a 12 month award to respond to the urgency of the situation, and to allow the timescales to plan for any future contract awards via a compliant tender route which may include the use of a third party framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046130-2026
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
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
£1,262,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2T SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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