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05 Jun 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, involved a direct award for the provision of External Patient Administration Software (PAS) Support Services. This initiative falls under the 'services' category of the IT industry, addressing needs for consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The contract, designated as complete, is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Truro, and was awarded on 5th June 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award to support the continuation of technical services, with key contractual activities starting on 1st July 2026 and concluding by 30th June 2027. The main procurement rationale included technical reasons and the urgency of need, among others.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium enterprises, especially those involved in IT services and consultancy, as it underscores the demand for ongoing technical and administrative support in healthcare settings. Businesses with a focus on innovating or extending current IT support infrastructure could find this contract well-aligned with their growth strategies. With Reality Consulting Limited appointed as the supplier, companies possessing similar capabilities and industry experience could benefit by positioning themselves for future similar opportunities, emphasising their specialised expertise in IT consultancy and support services tailored for public sector healthcare environments.

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Notice Title

External PAS Support Services

Notice Description

Call-off provision of Patient Administration Software (PAS) consultancy services

Procurement Information

Continuation of technical support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aec5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053364-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£216,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3LJ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REALITY CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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