---
title: "3M Encoder Software (Provision of)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050005"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050005.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-04-18"
---

# 3M Encoder Software (Provision of)

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050005

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the continued provision of the 3M Encoder Software. This procurement falls under the IT services, software development, consulting, and support category, specific to the healthcare sector in Wales. The award date is 18th April 2025, and the contract starts on 1st May 2025, ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and is currently in the award stage. Key milestones include the future signature date scheduled for 30th April 2025. The contract was valued at £38,427 GBP, grossing £46,112 GBP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare IT solutions, particularly those with expertise in medical coding software. Companies with a robust product portfolio in IT services related to healthcare can benefit from such an award by enhancing their credibility and expanding their market reach. Larger enterprises with capabilities in delivering complex healthcare software solutions would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category, leveraging their scalability and comprehensive support services.

## Notice

Continued use of the Medicode software within Swansea Bay University Health Board. 3M(tm) Medicode 360 version 1.x OI9.4 (SNOMED CT) Inpatient Terminology Encoder with cross maps 3M(tm) Integroup real-time HRG Grouper v4.Medical Dictionary - Dorland's Data Set. 3M(tm) Medlink interface M(tm)HRG Assistant (real-time HRG Validation and Rules 4 Investigation Module) 3M(tm) Integrity Plus (DQAF advanced coding Auditing Suite) Database Licence, Network Performance Software Pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016085-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,427 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP; SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KCI MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2025 at 09:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016085-2025
- 9 Apr 2025 at 15:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014087-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016085-2025
  18th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014087-2025
  9th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.solventum.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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