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AA-262-26-DA HealthShare Health Connect Licence; NHS Commercial Solutions: 220/S 227-560479; RITM0975724

NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN

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10 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "AA-262-26-DA HealthShare Health Connect Licence; NHS Commercial Solutions: 220/S 227-560479; RITM0975724" has been completed by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, a public health organisation located in Ayr, Scotland. Classified under the "Health" industry category, the procurement took place through a direct award method without a prior competition call. The contract, valued at £68,147.68, was signed on 31st March 2026. The delivery location for this licence is specified as Ayrshire and Arran, with the tender awarded to InterSystems. The procurement was managed under the services category and falls outside the scope of certain regulatory directives, as per the rationale provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in health software and systems. Companies looking to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare procurement space could benefit from similar direct award processes by ensuring compliance with specific requirements and demonstrating capacity to deliver sophisticated technological solutions. Given that the awarded supplier, InterSystems, is an SME, this precedent highlights the potential for small to medium enterprises to successfully compete in specialised health IT projects. Moreover, organisations with expertise in handling contracts that do not fit standard procurement directives may find profitable opportunities in engaging with public sector health bodies like NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-262-26-DA HealthShare Health Connect Licence; NHS Commercial Solutions: 220/S 227-560479; RITM0975724

Notice Description

HealthShare Health Connect Licence; NHS Commercial Solutions: 220/S 227-560479; RITM0975724

Lot Information

Lot 1

HealthShare Health Connect Licence; NHS Commercial Solutions: 220/S 227-560479; RITM0975724

Procurement Information

Direct Award NHS Commercial Solutions: 220/S 227-560479; RITM0975724

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828805
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553631
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
SME

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
£68,147 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

INTERSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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