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title: "UHSussex Pathology Resource Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0735cc67-b9df-42bc-b4d0-38df8af8ffcf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# UHSussex Pathology Resource Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0735cc67-b9df-42bc-b4d0-38df8af8ffcf

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust concerns the "UHSussex Pathology Resource Support," focusing on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet and support. The procurement is in the award stage, with Cloud 21 Limited being the designated supplier. This contract involves a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period lasts from 27th February 2025 to 27th February 2026. Despite the contract amount of £87,300 in the realm of IT services, it's important for businesses to note that SMEs and VCSEs were deemed not suitable for this tender. The main locations associated with this contract span multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents opportunities for growth particularly for businesses with capabilities in providing IT services, such as consulting and software development. Though SMEs were not the target, larger enterprises with expertise in managing and supporting health sector IT resources might find lucrative prospects. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust's focus on pathology resource support in conjunction with their Trust LIMS programme indicates a need for sophisticated supply chain capabilities and experience in healthcare IT solutions. Given the selective procurement method, involvement in relevant frameworks or consortiums could be advantageous for eligible companies seeking to enter or expand within public sector healthcare IT markets.

## Notice

Pathology resource support for Trust LIMS programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc897735-4498-41db-92ec-cccf4f499410 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,300 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Worthing |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Worthing West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLOUD 21 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 07:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc897735-4498-41db-92ec-cccf4f499410

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc897735-4498-41db-92ec-cccf4f499410
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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