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16 Jul 2026 at 07:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Medway NHS Foundation Trust, located in Gillingham, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "QPulse Extended Maintenance." This contract falls under the services category, specifically IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement method used was direct and conducted without competition, being below the threshold. The contract for this process was signed on 30th June 2026, with a duration until 29th June 2027, and involves a financial commitment of £14,224.80 (gross). This process reached the award stage with IDEAGEN Limited being the successful supplier. The main objective of the procurement is to secure extended support and maintenance for the Q-Pulse Quality Management System.

This tender presents opportunities mainly for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and IT support. It could serve as a benchmark for how smaller tech firms might align their services with public sector needs, potentially paving the way for future contracts within this and other NHS Trusts. Companies specialising in quality management systems and those familiar with healthcare IT solutions would find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. This direct procurement process illustrates how small to mid-sized companies can secure significant contracts with public sector entities without the need for extensive competition.

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Notice Title

QPulse Extended Maintenance

Notice Description

Q-Pulse QMS - Perpetual v6 Extended Support & Maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067008-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,854 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 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
MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GILLINGHAM
Postcode
ME7 5NY
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Gillingham South
Westminster Constituency
Gillingham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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