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title: "CRAB Clinical Outcomes Software Annual Licence Fee, Maintenance and Support"
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# CRAB Clinical Outcomes Software Annual Licence Fee, Maintenance and Support

Buyer: ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fe5e7cf-c247-423a-9576-9aefd386256d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the CRAB Clinical Outcomes Software Annual Licence Fee, Maintenance, and Support is managed by the St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This procurement, classified under software support services, is set in the North West region of England. The contract, which has a total value of £321,801, was awarded on 27 March 2020 and is effective from 1 April 2020 until 31 March 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and the call for tenders concluded on 11 January 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT support and software development, particularly for those specialising in healthcare solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, as they have the capability to offer bespoke software solutions tailored for the NHS. Engaging in this sector can enable businesses to expand their footprint, strengthen partnerships within the healthcare industry, and diversify their portfolios through ongoing maintenance and support contracts.

## Notice

Annual licence fees, inclusive of ongoing IT engineering, maintenance & support, for CRAB clinical outcomes software (Surgical Module). This is a bespoke system created for the NHS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0aeda45-281d-4167-b72f-78f799792ae9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £321,801 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ST HELENS & KNOWSLEY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L35 5DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Whiston and Cronton |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CRAB CLINICAL INFORMATICS; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0aeda45-281d-4167-b72f-78f799792ae9
- 14 Jan 2019 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37c6d3f-6e68-4736-993e-3512b7fcdc80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0aeda45-281d-4167-b72f-78f799792ae9
  30th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37c6d3f-6e68-4736-993e-3512b7fcdc80
  14th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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