--- title: "Contract for the Provision of Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise for NHS South, Central and West CSU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2026-01-16" --- # Contract for the Provision of Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise for NHS South, Central and West CSU Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6b02e227-10fa-4a97-a69f-6ce5f49259f9.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW CSU) has completed a procurement process for Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise. This contract has been awarded to three suppliers: Apira Limited, Evolution Recruitment Solutions, and Xylem Partners Limited, with a total value of £333,000. The procurement, under the CPV classification of 'Software support services', was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system within NHS SCW Consultancy Services DPS 2.0 - Lot 4: System Transformation. The delivery of services is scheduled from 4th December 2025 to 31st March 2026 in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those offering digitisation and EPR implementation expertise. SMEs are particularly encouraged, as the procurement's suitability criteria favour small and medium enterprises. The dynamic purchasing system allows for competitive market engagement, offering a pathway for growth through collaboration with NHS SCW CSU, a major player in the healthcare sector. Businesses adept in system transformation projects within the health sector will find this tender aligns well with their expertise and expansion goals. ## Notice NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded call off contracts for Frontline Digitisation Support and Electronic Patient Record (EPR) Implementation Expertise to the following suppliers on behalf of NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW CSU). 1) Apira Limited 2) Evolution Recruitment Solutions 3) Xylem Partners Limited This requirement has been procured via NHS SCW Consultancy Services DPS 2.0 - Lot 4: System Transformation ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae03684-558f-4242-887b-97926e32fe23 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £333,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £333,000 | | 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 5PB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | APIRA; EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; XYLEM PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72261000 - Software support services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2026 at 08:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae03684-558f-4242-887b-97926e32fe23 - 18 Dec 2025 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae03684-558f-4242-887b-97926e32fe23 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cae03684-558f-4242-887b-97926e32fe23 16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17803896-8071-4fc8-ab06-492471ecdd81 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b181ce66-ac08-4d65-b83a-c159e42ba5c6 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3ea4c1e-bc04-4817-8fe2-ab1a991f24f6 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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