Award

AA-394-25 Award of Annual Software Licence, Maintenance & System Support Symphony Core Solution

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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25 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, a body governed by public law, has completed a contract for the award of an annual software licence, maintenance, and system support for the Symphony Core Solution. This procurement, identified as AA-394-25 and valued at GBP 97,000, was achieved through a direct award from the framework QU016482 without prior publication of a call for competition. Located in Ayrshire and Arran, the procurement falls within the Health sector and was managed under a limited award procedure. The contract, which became active on 22 August 2025, involved EMIS as the supplier, with the procurement process essentially completed with one electronic bid received.

This procurement process presents a robust opportunity for businesses aligned with healthcare support services, particularly those specialising in IT solutions tailored to healthcare needs. Large-scale IT companies proficient in software licensing and system maintenance, like EMIS, are well-suited to engage in such opportunities. The completion of this contract highlights the potential for growth in sectors requiring specialised tech solutions to support and enhance healthcare delivery, providing businesses with a framework to adapt and tailor their offerings for future public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-394-25 Award of Annual Software Licence, Maintenance & System Support Symphony Core Solution

Notice Description

AA-394-25 Symphony Annual Support - Core Solution Contract Terms: Bespoke

Lot Information

Lot 1

Symphony Annual Support - Core Solution Contract Terms: Bespoke

Procurement Information

Direct award from framework QU016482

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808122
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537621
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

72315000 - Data network management and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20256 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 129432205

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

EMIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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