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Clinical Research Facility Management System

THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 09:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a project titled “Clinical Research Facility Management System.” This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, with a primary focus on implementing a web-based management system specifically designed for clinical research facilities. The Trust aims to optimise the planning and operational delivery of research studies. The process is currently in the market engagement phase, with interested parties encouraged to express their interest by 31st July 2026. Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, this initiative reflects the Trust's commitment to advancing clinical research management efficiency within the UKC22 region.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in clinical research management software systems and associated services, especially SMEs, as they are explicitly considered suitable for this lot. The project calls for an agile and innovative approach to develop a managed service capable of supporting the Trust's diverse clinical research activities. Suppliers with expertise in software development for healthcare facilities could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and strengthen their presence in the public healthcare sector by showcasing their capability to deliver effective and scalable solutions. By participating in this engagement, businesses will have the opportunity to align their offerings with the Trust's objectives and potentially secure a contract starting in October 2026, worth up to £36,000 over a five-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Research Facility Management System

Notice Description

The scope of this project is to implement an efficient, fit-for-purpose management system to optimise the planning, scheduling, operational delivery, monitoring and reporting of clinical research studies in the Clinical Research Facility at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The solution must be a web-based system provided as a managed service and be designed specifically for clinical research facilities.

Planning Information

For full scope of works and any enquiries please email nuth.procurement@nhs.net and reference W241782 in the subject. Please Note: This is not a call for tender and does not obligate the Trust to start a future procurement process. Participation or non-participation will not prevent a supplier from participating in a future procurement process. Any information provided is indicative and the Trust reserves the right to make changes. The Trust will not be liable for any costs incurred by suppliers participating in the engagement exercise. Any demonstrations may be possible at the Trusts discretion upon arrangement only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c731
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064568-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE7 7DN
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Dene & South Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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