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title: "Contract for the provision of a Referral Management Solution for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB"
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# Contract for the provision of a Referral Management Solution for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d9bfe91f-68d5-447e-bdea-a113c1350372

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, with the support of the NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub, seeking a Referral Management Solution, concluded with the award to Accenda Limited. This project is classified under the IT services category, specifically focused on consulting, software development, Internet, and support, relevant to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework, with the key contract period spanning from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2028, and the award was made on 5th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing scalable IT solutions tailored to healthcare management can find this project advantageous. The procurement's focus on employing a framework agreement highlights the importance of readiness to deliver within established public sector procurement frameworks, thus favouring businesses that are agile and compliant with such processes. The project not only promises a substantial financial commitment but also the potential for extended collaboration upon successful delivery.

## Notice

The contract is awarded for an initial period of 15 months - PS701,318.75 ex VAT Option to extend for a further 12 months - PS561,055.00 ex VAT The NHS England National Commercial and Procurement Hub supported NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB to place a new contract for the Provision of a Referral Management Solution. A call-off process from the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework (RM1557.14) was undertaken in accordance with the G-Cloud 14 buyers guide to identify the most suitable provider to deliver requirements. The contract has been awarded to Accenda Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f382a1b5-981a-49bd-a982-b975ceaede0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,262,373 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,262,373 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENDA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f382a1b5-981a-49bd-a982-b975ceaede0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f382a1b5-981a-49bd-a982-b975ceaede0d
  27th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/digitaltechnology/digital-primary-care/commercial-procurement-hub

## Provenance

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