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title: "External Validators"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-539cffba-d742-4385-8899-99e418484bf0"
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source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2020-02-12"
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# External Validators

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-539cffba-d742-4385-8899-99e418484bf0

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## Summary

The procurement process involved West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust conducting a tender for 'External Validators', which pertains to systems consultancy services. The procurement method was a direct approach via a single tender action, with a total contract value of £103,950. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2019 and concluded on 29th February 2020. The tender has been completed, with the award date marked as 10th September 2019. The delivery location for the services was in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in systems consultancy services to engage with a major healthcare provider. Companies with experience in consultancy for NHS organisations or similar public sector entities would be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those focusing on large-scale project implementations. The completed nature of this procurement may also provide insights into the needs and expectations of public health bodies, allowing prospective bidders to tailor future proposals effectively.

## Notice

External validators October 19 - Feb 20

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4339b4-f9f1-4960-b5dd-76b6c413a561 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,950 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 2QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Southgate |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDEAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2020 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4339b4-f9f1-4960-b5dd-76b6c413a561

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4339b4-f9f1-4960-b5dd-76b6c413a561
  12th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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