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AA-285-25-DA Maternity System: Annual software support maintenance

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, based in Ayr, has successfully completed the awarding stage of a tender process for the "AA-285-25-DA Maternity System: Annual software support maintenance". This procurement, identified under the CPV code 48311100, falls in the Health industry category and covers the Ayrshire and Arran Health Board region. The procurement was managed without prior publication through a direct award from the NHS LPP framework, and the contract, valued at £72,266.90, was signed with System C Healthcare plc on 26th June 2025. The procurement was a limited process and is governed under GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) compliance.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in health IT solutions, offering software maintenance services, and seeking to establish or expand their presence in the public health sector. System C Healthcare plc, classified as an SME, seized this opportunity, positioning themselves as an indispensable partner in maintaining critical software systems for maternity services. Companies with experience in healthcare IT, and those capable of fostering strong relationships with public sector organisations, could find similar contracts beneficial for business growth and valuable entry points into broader healthcare procurement markets.

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Notice Title

AA-285-25-DA Maternity System: Annual software support maintenance

Notice Description

AA-285-25-DA Maternity System: Annual software support maintenance

Procurement Information

Direct award from framework NHS LPP

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803142
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533674
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48311100 - Document management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,266 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294322550

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA6 6AB
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTEM C HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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