Electronic Patient Records System Contract Extension (VEAT Notification)

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Jun 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a VEAT notification for an Electronic Patient Records (EPR) System Contract Extension by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, located in Nottingham, UK (region UKF14). This process focuses on the goods category, specifically medical information systems. The notice serves to extend the current arrangement with The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited for 24 months, with a potential additional 12-month extension. The intent is to maintain continuous EPR operation during the transition to a new contract, expected to commence in Q2 2026 with an award projected by Q4 2027. This limited procurement method ensures critical healthcare delivery remains uninterrupted.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses operating in the digital health sector, particularly those specialising in medical information systems. While the current extension is awarded to an incumbent supplier, the forthcoming competitive procurement could benefit businesses with a robust track record in healthcare technology. Suppliers capable of offering innovative EPR solutions will be well-suited for this future opportunity, particularly if they can align with the London Procurement Partnership Clinical Digital Health Solutions Framework. As the buying organisation, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, prioritises patient care continuity, businesses with proven reliable service and support are advantaged.

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Notice Title

Electronic Patient Records System Contract Extension (VEAT Notification)

Notice Description

This VEAT notice is in relation to a short-term extension to the existing arrangement for the provision of an Electronic Patient Records system (EPR).<br/><br/>This is not a new contract opportunity but rather a VEAT notice to inform the market that the contracting authority intends to extend the term of its contract for the provision of an EPR system with The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited. This contract extension will be for a duration of 24 months with a possible further 12 month extension, giving a maximum of 3 years.<br/><br/>This is to ensure continuous operation of the existing EPR system at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT whilst work is undertaken to procure a new EPR contract(s).<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority proposes to undertake a competitive procurement exercise, which is expected to commence Q2 2026 and anticipates contract award by Q4 2027. The Contracting Authority intends to utilise the London Procurement Partnership Clinical Digital Health Solutions Framework (CDHS) to procure the EPR system.<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority recognises that the The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited product is critical to the safe delivery of patient care, and as a result it would not be feasible for another supplier to provide these services within the short-term nature of this proposed extension. Procuring a new supplier at this stage would impose significant additional costs and render existing EPR system open to disruption. This would not be acceptable and would pose a significant risk to patient care.<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority considers that the short-term extension is permitted under Regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: The final signing of the Contract is still to take place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This VEAT notice is in relation to a short-term extension to the existing arrangement for the provision of an Electronic Patient Records system (EPR).

This is not a new contract opportunity but rather a VEAT notice to inform the market that the contracting authority intends to extend the term of its contract for the provision of an EPR system with The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited. This contract extension will be for a duration of 24 months with a possible further 12 month extension, giving a maximum of 3 years.

This is to ensure continuous operation of the existing EPR system at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT whilst work is undertaken to procure a new EPR contract(s).

The Contracting Authority proposes to undertake a competitive procurement exercise, which is expected to commence Q2 2026 and anticipates contract award by Q4 2027. The Contracting Authority intends to utilise the London Procurement Partnership Clinical Digital Health Solutions Framework (CDHS) to procure the EPR system.

The Contracting Authority recognises that the The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited product is critical to the safe delivery of patient care, and as a result it would not be feasible for another supplier to provide these services within the short-term nature of this proposed extension. Procuring a new supplier at this stage would impose significant additional costs and render existing EPR system open to disruption. This would not be acceptable and would pose a significant risk to patient care.

The Contracting Authority considers that the short-term extension is permitted under Regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

PLEASE NOTE: The final signing of the Contract is still to take place.

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority considers that the short-term extension is permitted under Regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.<br/><br/>This is not a new contract opportunity but rather a VEAT notice to inform the market that the contracting authority intends to extend the term of its contract for the provision of an EPR system with The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited. This contract extension will be for a duration of 24 months with a possible further 12 month extension, giving a maximum of 3 years.<br/><br/>This is to ensure continuous operation of the existing EPR system at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS FT whilst work is undertaken to procure a new EPR contract(s).<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority proposes to undertake a competitive procurement exercise, which is expected to commence Q2 2026 and anticipates contract award by Q4 2027. The Contracting Authority intends to utilise the London Procurement Partnership Clinical Digital Health Solutions Framework (CDHS) to procure the EPR system.<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority recognises that the The Phoenix Partnership (Leeds) Limited product is critical to the safe delivery of patient care, and as a result it would not be feasible for another supplier to provide these services within the short-term nature of this proposed extension. Procuring a new supplier at this stage would impose significant additional costs and render existing EPR system open to disruption. This would not be acceptable and would pose a significant risk to patient care.<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority considers that the short-term extension is permitted under Regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: The final signing of the Contract is still to take place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aed0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053376-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48814000 - Medical information systems

48814200 - Patient-administration system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,321 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG6 9DR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF14 Nottingham

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Bulwell Forest
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE PHOENIX PARTNERSHIP (LEEDS

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