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Enterprise Search and Reports (ES&R) System

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 May 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Enterprise Search and Reports (ES&R) System" concluded with an award to Optum, a large-scale supplier based in Rawdon, Leeds. The buying organisation is the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, located in Sunderland, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" with a CPV code of 48000000, and the procurement was executed directly below the threshold without competition. The contract is set for a duration of 12 months, commencing on 1 July 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2027, with a total gross value of £84,586.30. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 15 May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the software and information systems sector. With the NHS as the buying organisation, the contract emphasises reliability and scalability, offering growth potential for businesses capable of delivering high-quality software solutions. Legal entities with experience in supplying to public authorities, particularly those experienced with central government contracts, would find these opportunities advantageous for expanding their footprint in the healthcare technology market. This contract exemplifies how public procurement can serve as a channel for business expansion and innovation in software applications.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Search and Reports (ES&R) System

Notice Description

Enterprise Search and Reports (ES&R) System Single Supplier Contract term 12 months from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a734
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050128-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,488 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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