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title: "Provision of LIMS Managed Support Service"
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published: "2025-03-28"
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# Provision of LIMS Managed Support Service

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f917c9cd-e9cf-4e6b-aada-78ddf0e471f7

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded the contract for the "Provision of LIMS Managed Support Service" to Accenture (UK) Limited. This IT software development service contract, valued at £790,000, is focused on the North East region of the United Kingdom and will commence on 2nd April 2025, running until 1st October 2026, with a potential extension of 12 months. This procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14 framework agreement, and the award stage was completed as of 26th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for IT and software development firms, particularly those experienced with large scale managed services and bespoke IT implementations. Although the contract was awarded to a large enterprise, smaller companies that can offer niche supporting roles or subcontract services may also find opportunities via partnership with the main contractor, Accenture. The focus on healthcare IT solutions is crucial for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the healthcare technology sector.

## Notice

Managed service to support the implementation, which includes key programme and supporting roles of a bespoke IT software. Contract Award to Accenture for 24 Months with 1 x 12 Month optional extension via CCS G-Cloud 14 RM1557.14.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9ded3d-6863-48b6-af45-75ddc4e7e98a |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2025 - 1 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £790,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £790,000 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCENTURE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212517 - IT software development services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 18:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9ded3d-6863-48b6-af45-75ddc4e7e98a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e9ded3d-6863-48b6-af45-75ddc4e7e98a
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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