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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, overseen by NHS Ayrshire & Arran, pertains to the "AA-261-26-DA TrakCare PMS Core Annual Software Update Technical Assistance". It falls under the health industry category and is located in Ayrshire and Arran, specifically for services delivered within the UK region UKM94. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract signed on 31st March 2026. This procurement followed a limited method, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified as a direct award from NHS Commercial Solutions. The contract value is GBP 763,087.20, awarded to INTERSYSTEMS PLC, a large-scale supplier, with the buyer organisation based at Eglinton House, Ailsa Hospital, Ayr.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses involved in health-related software updates and support, specifically those experienced in providing technical assistance for healthcare systems like TrakCare. While the procurement was conducted without an open competition, businesses similar to INTERSYSTEMS PLC—those with a strong track record and existing relationships in the healthcare sector—might find opportunities in future collaborations or partnerships through a demonstrated capability to deliver complex healthcare solutions. The nature of the award suggests that businesses with niche expertise in this field have the potential to secure similar contracts, albeit through direct engagement with NHS frameworks or pre-approved supplier lists.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AA-261-26-DA TrakCare PMS Core Annual Software Update Technical Assistance

Notice Description

TrakCare PMS Core Annual Software Update Technical Assistance

Lot Information

Lot 1

TrakCare PMS Core Annual Software Update Technical Assistance

Procurement Information

Direct award from NHS Commercial Solutions: 220/S 227-560479

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829144
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553644
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48800000 - Information systems and servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£763,087 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Postcode Area
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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