---
title: "SU13(26) Optum EMIS-X Explorer Bespoke"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-10-09"
---

# SU13(26) Optum EMIS-X Explorer Bespoke

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abea

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## Summary

Swansea University has successfully completed a direct procurement process with Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd, trading as Optum, for access to Optum's test environment through their bespoke EMIS-X Explorer service. This service falls within the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support. The procurement was executed under Welsh devolved regulations and adhered to legal provisions outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method employed was below-threshold direct procurement, without competition, signifying a straightforward acquisition process. The contract was signed on 8th October 2025 and is set to run until 7th October 2026, providing a valuable software service to Swansea University, located in the UK region of Swansea.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for enterprises specialising in IT services, consultancy, and bespoke software solutions. Given that this procurement was awarded without competition, similar direct procurement opportunities could open up future prospects for businesses that establish strong, reputable credentials with public authorities such as Swansea University. Large-scale IT service providers, similar to Optum, are well-placed to engage in such opportunities, providing essential services that align with sub-central government requirements and Welsh devolved regulations. Businesses stateside also looking to enter or expand within the UK market might find direct procurement avenues like this as strategic entry points.

## Notice

Purchase of access to Optum's test environment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063843-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,090 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EGTON MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS LTD (T/A OPTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063843-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063843-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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