Planning

EPR Implementation Delivery Partner

UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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PlanningUpdate

21 May 2026 at 16:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 May 2026 at 09:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 09:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is focused on acquiring an Implementation Delivery Partner to support the deployment of an Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. Situated at Lincoln County Hospital in Lincoln, with the postcode LN2 5QY, the Trust is seeking services classified under IT consulting, software development, Internet and support, as per the CPV code 72000000. This process is at the planning stage, as indicated by the most recent planning update tagged on 21st May 2026. Key dates for this process include the set contract period from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a future notice expected on 1st July 2026. The procurement is categorized as a services type, with a planned publication rather than an active call for competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with experience in healthcare systems and electronic record implementation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to see this as a viable opportunity, given the suitability for such organisations noted in the tender's classification. Participating businesses can anticipate potential growth through collaboration with a major public authority like the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, expanding their portfolio and increasing visibility within the healthcare industry. Interested parties should ensure they are registered on the Government's Central Digital Platform to receive updates about this and future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPR Implementation Delivery Partner

Notice Description

United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospital requires an Implementation Delivery Partner to provide services to support the implementation of its Electronic Patient Record. Important Supplier Notice: This pipeline notice is published for transparency and forward planning purposes only. It does not represent a call for competition or a formal procurement process. Suppliers are advised that no tender documentation is available at this stage and the contracting authority will not respond to requests for further information relating to this notice. Any future procurement opportunity related to this requirement will be advertised separately in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers may wish to ensure they are registered on the Governments Central Digital Platform (Find A Tender) and any relevant Frameworks to be notified of future opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ce0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047389-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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