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title: "Cardiac Patient Database Annual Software Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b80"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Cardiac Patient Database Annual Software Support

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b80

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves a direct award for the "Cardiac Patient Database Annual Software Support." This procurement falls under the industry category of database systems and targets the Paediatric Cardiac Units and Adult Congenital Services within NHS Wales. With the award status pending, the contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2030. The procurement process was initially recorded under the ID CAV-VEA (25-26) 21, and it supports the ongoing operation of a bespoke software solution developed and maintained by Cardiobase Ltd. The central aim is to provide licenses and support services for the software, ensuring compatibility with the existing system infrastructure.

The tender creates opportunities primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised expertise in software support and licensing, specifically in healthcare database management solutions. Given Cardiobase's bespoke software's exclusive nature, businesses capable of offering compatible support solutions with intellectual property rights will find this tender particularly advantageous. The procurement method underscores the need for a direct engagement owing to the exclusive capabilities of Cardiobase Ltd, which indicates a specialist requirement for maintenance and technical support services unique to this system. This opportunity is optimal for businesses seeking to leverage exclusive software rights and expand their footprint in healthcare IT infrastructure support. Cardiobase Ltd, already identified as the supplier, illustrates the expected profile of a successful bidder due to their existing role and proprietary software advantage.

## Notice

The NHS Shared Services Partnership hosted by Velindre are acting on behalf of the Cardiff & Vale University local Health Board who require a licenses and support services for a Cardiac Patient Database within the Paediatric Cardiac Units and the Adult Congenital Services in NHS Wales. The Paediatric Cardiac Units and Adult Congenital Services within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board run an electronic database known as Cardiobase. The programme is supplied by a company called Cardiobase who initially designed and installed the original database in 1992. The database is linked with the All Wales NWIS team that produces an interface that will permit all patient reports and will link in with the Welsh Clinical Portal to access the records. This system allows all Paediatric Cardiac and Adult Congenital letters and reports to be visible and all authorised clinicians across Wales have access. The contract is for the licenses to support this database and the ongoing support and works for this database. Due to the bespoke software Cardiobase are the only providers that can support this database.

### Procurement Information

The software installed is designed and maintained by Cardiobase, due to this bespoke software there are no other providers that can provide the licences required that will be compatible with the current software installed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024132-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,721 |
| 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 | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48610000 - Database systems

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 14:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024132-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024132-2025
  21st May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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