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title: "Evolve Support licence"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-09-23"
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# Evolve Support licence

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72219eb6-d8d3-4f82-b2c5-911ce9721fa8

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has concluded with an awarded contract titled "Evolve Support licence" in the Software-related services category. Located in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, the procurement went through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £332,018, spans from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2026, with the award being published on 23 September 2024. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 8 March 2024 and the contract start date on 1 July 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software-related services, especially those capable of providing support, maintenance, and upgrades for healthcare-related IT systems. Although not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger tech firms like KAINOS SOFTWARE LIMITED (the awarded supplier) are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Participating in similar procurement processes can facilitate partnerships with NHS Trusts and potentially secure long-term service contracts within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Kainos Evolve Support and maintenance plus Upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0fb094-240a-4ce5-bcbb-72fd515c86ef |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £332,018 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £332,018 |
| 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 | KAINOS SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0fb094-240a-4ce5-bcbb-72fd515c86ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b0fb094-240a-4ce5-bcbb-72fd515c86ef
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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