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title: "LIMS Support and Maintenance"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
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# LIMS Support and Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83b1d16c-1fc8-495a-984c-63b2b373674f

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking support and maintenance services for their DXC LIMS Software, specifically for modules related to Cellular Pathology, Microbiology, Blood Sciences, Blood Transfusion, and Mortuary functions. This procurement process is at the Award stage and the contract, initially valued at £293,460, has a period from 1st August 2018 to 31st July 2023. The tender process concluded on 1st July 2018, and the contract has been directly awarded under the NHS Shared Business Services Framework.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in software support services, particularly those well-versed in the healthcare sector’s needs. Businesses with expertise in maintaining and enhancing laboratory information management systems or related software solutions will find themselves well-suited to meet the requirements outlined by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Engaging with this type of procurement can help businesses expand their reach and capabilities within the public healthcare market.

## Notice

Support and maintenance services for the Supplier's DXC LIMS Software for the following disciplines / modules: Cellular Pathology Microbiology Blood Sciences Blood Transfusion Mortuary NHS SBS-HCIS-Framework SBS / 15 / CR / WAS / 8387

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7df99b6-6e8e-471f-8f60-d83cfb7dc7fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £293,460 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,829,828 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8TB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CSC COMPUTER SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2018 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7df99b6-6e8e-471f-8f60-d83cfb7dc7fb
- 2 Aug 2018 at 23:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f45b2b-3b83-42e8-a4c1-664b68b09f8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7df99b6-6e8e-471f-8f60-d83cfb7dc7fb
  30th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77f45b2b-3b83-42e8-a4c1-664b68b09f8b
  2nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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