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17 Jul 2026 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has completed a procurement process for an "ECRI Subscription". This contract, categorised under the services industry with a focus on information technology services, was awarded to ECRI. Located in Lincoln, UK, the buying organisation operates within the public authority sector of central government. The procurement, initiated as a direct method and conducted below the competition threshold, involved securing a subscription for up to 5 years with the opportunity for annual renewals. The award was finalised with a contract status marked as active, starting on 1st June 2026 and concluding on 31st May 2031, with a contract value of approximately £97,652.18.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers specialising in information technology services. Due to the direct nature of the procurement process, organisations that provide niche, advanced IT solutions without the necessity for competitive tendering are well-suited to engage in such contracts. By offering comprehensive IT subscription services, companies can foster lasting partnerships with public health organisations, thereby expanding their market influence within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

ECRI Subscription

Notice Description

Up to 5 years ECRI subscription. Optional annual subscription renewal for 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cda6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067653-2026
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

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,652 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING 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
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN2 5QY
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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