Planning

Electronic Patient Care Record System (ePCR)

LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust is planning a procurement process for an Electronic Patient Care Record System (ePCR) to enhance their operations. This process falls under the industry category of 'industry specific software package' and is located in the region of UKI, United Kingdom. This is a planning stage procurement with a planned contract period from 1st December 2027 to 1st December 2031. A pipeline notice was published on 20th May 2026, indicating the procurement method as selective, and it will be awarded under a framework agreement. The estimated gross value of the contract is GBP 4,164,000 with the initial term expected to be four years and options for extension. It should be noted that this notice serves as information only and is not a call for competition at this stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare IT solutions, specifically those capable of delivering industry-specific software packages for electronic patient records. Companies with expertise in providing integrated software systems for use on devices such as iPads, and offering robust support services, are well-placed to compete in this process. As a competitive procurement under a framework, it provides a pathway for suitable businesses to grow through a substantial public sector contract, aligned with one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK.

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Notice Title

Electronic Patient Care Record System (ePCR)

Notice Description

Supply of an electronic patient record solution for iPads, plus related support services, to be used by all clinical staff. Initial term expected to be four years plus extension options. Pipeline Notice for information only - this is not a call for competition. All information is estimated and subject to change, including indicative dates, contract term & extensions, value & procurement route taking into account available frameworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046614-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,470,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 1 Dec 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SD
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

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