---
title: "Medicode Encoder Software (Provision of)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# Medicode Encoder Software (Provision of)

Buyer: SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605f7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Swansea Bay University Health Board involves the provision of Medicode Encoder Software, a project characterised by its focus on medical coding software solutions. This contract, awarded to KCI Medical, reflects a direct procurement method below threshold without competition and is defined by its procurement stage now being complete since the award of the contract on 5th March 2026. Located in Port Talbot, United Kingdom, the buyer facilitated the acquisition under Welsh devolved regulations using NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership as the procuring entity. The contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and ends on 31st March 2027, with an optional renewal extending to 2028.

For businesses in the healthcare software sector, particularly those providing software services and support, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth. As a direct acquisition method was employed, typically presenting a streamlined procurement process, competitors able to meet specific software delivery and maintenance requirements may find similar opportunities within the Swansea Bay University Health Board projects. Companies focusing on medical coding technologies, and those with expertise in medical terminology encoders and interface solutions, would be ideally positioned to pursue similar contracts, leveraging this partnership model for expansion. Businesses must pay attention to JIT delivery and comprehensive software support services to succeed in similar ventures.

## Notice

Year 2 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/019858-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,694 |
| Contracts value | £39,694 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BR |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019858-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:13 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003220-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019858-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003220-2026
  14th January 2026 - 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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