Information Technology Outsourcing

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 13:11

Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is initiating a procurement process for an IT Outsourced Service, aimed at providing high-performing digital infrastructure for the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Hospital Group. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on technology services, and is using a selective procurement method via an award under the framework. Key dates include a pre-market engagement deadline set for 31st July 2026, with contract commencement anticipated on 1st February 2028. The procurement effort is set to support the organisation’s long-term digital transformation goals across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKF, UKC, and others, with the planning and development spearheaded from Leicester.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with a history of delivering large-scale, integrated digital solutions within the public health sector. Companies already participating in the Government Commercial Agency's RM6190 Technology Services 4 Framework are in a prime position to engage in early discussions and secure a foothold in this substantial contract, valued at £135 million. Firms offering comprehensive IT solutions, including software, hardware, infrastructure, support services, and cybersecurity, that can demonstrate operational scale and innovation in patient-centric services, are well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Information Technology Outsourcing

Notice Description

An IT Outsourced Service that provides a high-performing digital infrastructure to the Leicestershire and Northamptonshire Hospital Group. The partnership will provide comprehensive IT solutions, including hardware, software, infrastructure, support services, and cybersecurity, tailored to the Trust's stringent requirements. By establishing a strategic relationship, we aim to enhance operational efficiency, improve patient care, and support the Trust's long-term digital transformation goals.

Planning Information

The Group are seeking to engage with experienced suppliers who can demonstrate a strong track record of delivering services of comparable size and complexity within the public sector, particularly within health and care environments. Suppliers should be able to evidence their ability to operate at scale, manage complex service integrations, and deliver high-quality, patient-centric outcomes. Suppliers on lots 2,3,4,5,6 of the Government Commercial Agency's RM6190 Technology Services 4 Framework are being invited to a pre-market engagement event and process. Invitations to the event have been sent directly to the suppliers. The Trust is not seeking to engage with any suppliers outside of this framework at this current time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058983-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2033 Over 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
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 5WW
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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