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title: "Smartcard RA BAU"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-526f34b3-2988-4f14-8d90-2b116833b7ca"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Smartcard RA BAU

Buyer: SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-526f34b3-2988-4f14-8d90-2b116833b7ca

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Smartcard RA BAU" project, led by the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, falls within the IT services industry category and is valued at £118,352. This process, which has now reached the award stage, involves providing support for 7,153 users over an 11-month period from 1st February 2026 to 31st December 2026. Located in Worthing, United Kingdom, this procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 28th January 2026, and the contract was awarded to NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on 19th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for suppliers in the IT services sector, particularly those capable of delivering consulting and support services. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with experience in IT service provision and a demonstrated capability in handling large-scale support operations, although the framework agreement method indicates a pre-selection of suppliers. The award to a commissioning support unit highlights the need for established expertise and reliability in managing significant user numbers within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Provision of Support for 7153 users for the period 01/02/26 to 31/12/26 (11 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21837b0-1e1b-48d4-a7b6-80c806c59043 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,352 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,352 |
| 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 | SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WORTHING |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN11 1HS |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21837b0-1e1b-48d4-a7b6-80c806c59043

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f21837b0-1e1b-48d4-a7b6-80c806c59043
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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