--- title: "Theatres Utilisation Software Solution (NH1730)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT" published: "2025-02-07" --- # Theatres Utilisation Software Solution (NH1730) Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3219ab9c-2250-49ca-93c6-295b9247fa3d.json) ## Summary Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM), part of the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCFT), is seeking suppliers to provide a new Theatre Utilisation Software Solution to replace the outdated Nexus Sapphire system. The procurement falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and has a budget of £250,000. Located in North Shields, England (postal code NE27 0QJ), this tender is currently in the active stage with an open procedure. Key dates include the tender period end date on 10th March 2025 at 12:00 PM and the contract start and end dates from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in software solutions for large-scale, multi-user environments. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the flexible licensing model accommodates fluctuations in user volumes. Businesses proficient in developing and implementing comprehensive software systems, with experience in handling concurrent, perpetual, subscription user, or enterprise licence agreements, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Winning this contract could provide valuable exposure and a stable, long-term engagement with a reputable NHS trust. ## Notice Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management (NHFM) is part of the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCFT). NHFM are seeking suppliers who can provide a Theatre Utilisation Software Solution. The NHCFT current theatre management system - Nexus Sapphire - is required to be upgraded with a new solution, as the current version being used is now outdated and does not allow for correct reporting (utilisation and other items). The current solution has an indicative 1000+ users allocated. Staff Groups consist of, but is not an exhaustible list, Secretarial, Contact Centre, Managers, Ward Clerks, Coding etc. This volume may fluctuate, down as well as up. The Trust requires a flexible licence model as it may decide to rationalise the user base, which may reduce/increase the volumes and as such Suppliers will need to give full details and costings of the licence model(s) offered. This could be a concurrent licence, perpetual licence, Subscription user licence or enterprise licence agreement model etc Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2dc86f-b71f-4768-a52f-4728e0bfb2b8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | | Locality | NORTH SHIELDS | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE27 0QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Shiremoor | | Westminster constituency | Tynemouth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 7 Feb 2025 at 18:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2dc86f-b71f-4768-a52f-4728e0bfb2b8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c2dc86f-b71f-4768-a52f-4728e0bfb2b8 7th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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