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title: "Clinical Coding Contractor"
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# Clinical Coding Contractor

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-321f7f77-4fe6-4c3b-b5e4-e8db19d5d192

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, was for a Clinical Coding Contractor under the industry category of recruitment services. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom, this direct procurement process utilised a single tender action below the threshold, with the tendering phase concluding on 22nd April 2025. The contract, valued at £18,198.38, is scheduled to run from 7th July 2025 through to 5th October 2025. The award status for this process is complete, with the contract being awarded to Dr Direct Ltd T/A Pharma Direct, as of 23rd April 2025.

This tender offers robust opportunities for companies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those experienced in clinical coding. Although the procurement method was direct and not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses capable of delivering specialised coding services are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities by delivering within stringent frameworks and deadlines. Engaging with NHS procurement can open doors to further contracts within the public health sector, leveraging expertise to meet specific healthcare-related recruitment needs.

## Notice

Clinical Coding Contractor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c060b9d2-c0dd-414c-b183-be6df49d339b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 5 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,198 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,198 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DR DIRECT LTD T/A PHARMA DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c060b9d2-c0dd-414c-b183-be6df49d339b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c060b9d2-c0dd-414c-b183-be6df49d339b
  29th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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