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HH163-21-SP Orion Health Medicines Reconciliation and Immediate Discharge Letter Solution

NHS HIGHLAND

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24 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HH163-21-SP Orion Health Medicines Reconciliation and Immediate Discharge Letter Solution" was conducted by NHS Highland, located in Inverness, UK. This contract, categorised under the health industry, has been completed. NHS Highland utilised an open procurement method for this services contract, with relevant documentation and award notices available as of 24 July 2025. This contract was awarded to Softcat, a large-scale supplier based in Glasgow, indicating the completion stage of this process. The contract was signed on 1 April 2021, with a total value of GBP 99,481.86.

This tender creates potential growth opportunities for businesses operating as large software value-added resellers, specifically those with capabilities in the health sector. Companies offering medical software solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts with NHS organisations. Although only one bid was submitted by Softcat, the open procedure indicates potential for diverse entrants in future related tenders, thereby encouraging innovation and competition within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH163-21-SP Orion Health Medicines Reconciliation and Immediate Discharge Letter Solution

Notice Description

Medicines Reconciliation and Immediate Discharge Letter Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805307
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535398
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,481 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20214 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463704000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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