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# EPR Design, Build, and Test Implementation Partner

Buyer: NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6294e275-e439-4e5a-b643-bafc539b5fbb

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## Summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for an EPR Design, Build, and Test Implementation Partner as part of the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaboration (NWAHC). The contract covers IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support within the East of England (postcode NR4 7UY). The procurement process, carried out through a selective method via a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, is in the award stage. The contract, valued at £5,753,698.25, commenced on 2 December 2024 and will conclude on 31 January 2026. Key relevant deadlines included the tender period ending on 11 October 2024 and the award publication date on 11 February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large businesses specialising in IT service delivery, including those with expertise in hospital IT system integrations and EPR deployment. The partnership aims at a major transformation programme across three hospitals within Norfolk, involving the implementation of the Meditech Expanse EPR. Given the scope and the substantial contract value, businesses that can provide comprehensive design, build, and testing capabilities for electronic patient records will find this tender especially lucrative, provided they can adhere to the stipulated project timelines and deliver high-quality outcomes.

## Notice

Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaboration (NWAHC) is looking for an implementation partner to lead the EPR design/build/test (DBT) workstream within the EPR Programme. This is a major change and transformation programme spanning three hospitals across Norfolk. The intention is to go live with the Meditech Expanse EPR in Q1 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055f34ed-eabd-4f63-87af-5ad92b838fd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,753,698 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,753,698 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk |
| Local authority | South Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Cringleford |
| Westminster constituency | South Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055f34ed-eabd-4f63-87af-5ad92b838fd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/055f34ed-eabd-4f63-87af-5ad92b838fd1
  11th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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