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title: "Clinical Coding Extension"
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# Clinical Coding Extension

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7906396-aa82-4f3f-85b8-4f122b2e44d3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Clinical Coding Extension" project was conducted by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This contract focused on administrative healthcare services and aimed to assist in reducing the backlog in clinical coding over a six-month period, valued at £256,244. The procurement was conducted through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 13th April 2026, and the contract running from 1st May 2026 until 31st October 2026. The primary delivery location is in Poole, UK, as indicated by the postal code BH15 2JB. The procurement was suitably completed, resulting in the award being published on 8th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in administrative healthcare services, particularly those specialising in healthcare coding and looking to expand their portfolio and client base. With a contract awarded to CEC Healthcare Coding Limited, an SME, other SMEs may find this example motivational to bid on similar opportunities, especially those with experience or capability in handling short-term projects under existing framework agreements. Such contracts allow businesses to tap into the public sector healthcare industry, enhancing their credibility and visibility within this market. Businesses geared towards healthcare solutions would be well-suited to pursue future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

6 month contract to assist clinical coding to reduce the backlog.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86254cc5-9a26-4050-8c18-145c5a7de63d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,814 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £256,244 |
| 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 DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Poole Town |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEC HEALTHCARE CODING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86254cc5-9a26-4050-8c18-145c5a7de63d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86254cc5-9a26-4050-8c18-145c5a7de63d
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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