--- title: "HCC - 10/25 - PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF NHS HEALTH CHECKS SOFTWARE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-05" --- # HCC - 10/25 - PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF NHS HEALTH CHECKS SOFTWARE Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04f86b.json) ## Summary Hertfordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision and maintenance of NHS Health Checks Software, awarding the contract to Prescribing Services Ltd. The contracting process followed the open procurement method, employing a competitive flexible procedure. This contract, initially spanning two years with the possibility of extending to four years, addresses the service requirements in the IT services industry, focusing on software packages and computer systems. The total estimated contract value is £144,000, inclusive of VAT. The service delivery will take place in Stevenage, UK, commencing on 1st April 2026, with contractual obligations anticipated to continue until 31st March 2028, with an extension option until March 2030. This awarded contract presents significant growth opportunities for technology firms specialising in healthcare IT solutions. SMEs like Prescribing Services Ltd, which excel in providing bespoke software development and IT consulting, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The health sector continually seeks advanced IT solutions to enhance service delivery, highlighting potential prospects for businesses with capabilities in IT services, consulting, and support systems. Firms should remain alert for future notices as the council may adjust or raise additional procurement opportunities to align with evolving healthcare service needs. ## Notice Hertfordshire County Council has awarded the procurement for the Provision of Maintenance of NHS Health Checks Software to Prescribing Services Ltd. The Contract Period is for a core two (2) years with the option to extend for up to two (2) further years. The Estimated total contract value of PS144000 is VAT inclusive This is an award notice, and this opportunity is now closed. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: The core Contract Period is 2 years with the option to extend for up to 2 further years ### Planning Information To access the PME documentation please visit the Council’s e-tendering system Supply Hertfordshire, run by Intend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire and follow the on-screen guidance. To participate in this PME, organisations must return their completed Supplier Questionnaire (Appendix A of the PME Document), together with any supporting documents, through the Correspondence area of the project on Supply Hertfordshire by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon on 22 April 2025, as per the PME documentation and e-tendering system. Supplier Questionnaires received after the deadline may not be reviewed at the Council’s sole discretion. Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions within the PME documentation and e-tendering system. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. If you are experiencing problems with the Supply Hertfordshire website, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00. Participation in the PME will be at each organisation’s own cost. No expense in responding to this PME will be reimbursed by the Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010400-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 19 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | £240,000 | | Awards value | £144,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STEVENAGE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG1 2FQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Stevenage | | Electoral ward | Symonds Green | | Westminster constituency | Stevenage | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PRESCRIBING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72500000 - Computer-related services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010400-2026 - 7 Oct 2025 at 17:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063056-2025 - 25 Mar 2025 at 13:47 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011126-2025 - 25 Mar 2025 at 13:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011121-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010400-2026 5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063056-2025 7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011126-2025 25th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011121-2025 25th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Please either register or log in to the above web address, and then 'express interest' and 'opt in' in order to view the full set of documentation relating to this tender opportunity ## Notice URLs - http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.prescribingservices.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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