---
title: "DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060940"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-19"
---

# DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock

Buyer: MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060940

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## Summary

The contracting process for "DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock" is conducted by the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority. The procurement pertains to the goods category within the software package and information systems industry, located in Basildon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, having gone through a direct procurement method, noted for being below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 19 January 2026, with a start date of 20 January 2026 and completion by the end of February 2030, with an optional 12-month extension available.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities primarily for large-scale businesses specialising in software and information systems, especially those with a focus on phlebotomy and healthcare settings. The direct award nature of this procurement indicates that companies with established relationships and proven track records might have advantageous conditions. As the NHS seeks to modernise its operations, companies capable of developing, implementing, and supporting comprehensive software solutions would find the partnership advantageous to showcase innovation and scalability, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public health sector.

## Notice

DH OPCO UK LTD (Dedalus) - Swiftqueue CDC Thurrock Phlebotomy Dept

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| Contracts value | £38,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Basildon |
| Electoral ward | Langdon Hills |
| Westminster constituency | South Basildon and East Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DH OPCO UK LTD (DEDALUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 17:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004534-2026
- 19 Jan 2026 at 17:04 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004527-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004534-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004527-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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