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title: "HPFT - Bed Management Extended Implementation Support"
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# HPFT - Bed Management Extended Implementation Support

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f235415b-7c9f-4169-9e82-899bc4bc3ea1

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Apira Ltd for Bed Management Extended Implementation Support. This procurement, classified under "Systems and technical consultancy services" (CPV code: 72220000), was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £60,000, began on 26th September 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the "Award" stage, and key stakeholders include Kevin McKeown from the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, located in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7PX, United Kingdom.

This contract provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ICT solutions delivery, particularly those with expertise in bed management systems. Companies within the system and technical consultancy sector, and those with a reliable history of partnering with healthcare organisations, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. While the procurement did not specify suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, it nonetheless highlights an area's growth for businesses capable of offering innovative and efficient technical solutions. The extensive geographical delivery areas, including the UK and internationally, open up further expansion prospects for businesses ready to scale operations.

## Notice

The Hertfordshire Partnership University Foundation NHS Trust has award a contract to Apira LTD for Bed Management Extended Implementation Support Additional information: Direct Award ICT Solutions Delivery NOE CPC Reference: NOE.0359

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b109297-0f66-488c-8b48-15233ab60008 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 7PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Sherrards |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b109297-0f66-488c-8b48-15233ab60008

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b109297-0f66-488c-8b48-15233ab60008
  1st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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