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30 Jul 2026 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "Friends and family test patient survey contract provision" was conducted by Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, located in Aylesbury, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving IT software packages and development services. The award stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to IQVIA Ltd., a large-scale company based in Reading, UK. The contract, signed on 16th July 2026, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2027, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement method was described as "Below threshold - unknown," with a total contract value of £47,880 gross.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions and development services. Businesses that can offer innovative and efficient solutions for conducting patient surveys, particularly those adept at utilising IT software, would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. The contract's potential one-year extension presents further opportunities for continued business engagement. Companies with expertise in healthcare technology and who can demonstrate a capacity for handling contracts with public authorities would find themselves well-suited to compete in this market segment.

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Notice Title

Friends and family test patient survey contract provision

Notice Description

Friends and family test patient survey contract provision for 1 year plus 1 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d75a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072078-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

72212517 - IT software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP21 8AL
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury South East
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQVIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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