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title: "Cloud Based Digital Automation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f24"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Cloud Based Digital Automation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f24

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the "Cloud Based Digital Automation" project, completed on 31st March 2026. This procurement process was a direct award to the firm Dedalus, chosen for its technical capabilities to integrate into the existing NHS APP. The contract, with a value of £235,000, includes general IT and office automation software packages and is aimed at enhancing digital automation within the Trust's imaging strategy. The contract commences on 2nd April 2026 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2027, serving regions within the United Kingdom like Leicester. Key approvals for this project were attained from relevant NHS governance bodies. The procurement stage for this initiative is currently at 'Award' with the contract being actively managed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital automation and IT solutions, specifically those with expertise in healthcare systems integration. The project presents growth prospects for companies capable of providing innovative, patient-centred digital tools that enhance hospital operations and patient experiences. Large-scale enterprises with established infrastructures, technical proficiency in integrating complex IT solutions, and capabilities to fulfil the requirements specified by the Trust are well-suited to benefit from similar contracts. Such contracts further empower businesses to reinforce partnerships with public healthcare institutions, setting the stage for expansion and an enhanced portfolio in public sector healthcare advancements.

## Notice

This is Capital, funded by the NHSE national DDC team. This project presents a timely opportunity to harness digital automation in line with UHL's Imaging strategy. By shifting administrative focus toward value-added tasks and embedding patient-centred digital tools, the initiative aims to stabilise workforce pressures, optimise capacity, and deliver a more responsive and empowering experience for patients. It is a cloud based solution that is integrated with the NHS APP to provide a single gateway for appointment booking. Explain how this has been funded, what approvals have been sought, if this brings a saving, and if this will have an ongoing revenue imp This award has been fuded by the NHSE national DDC team. This has been approved by the EMRAD SRO (Will Monoghan). Chief financial Officer Lead Bond and the data and Digital board. Key benefits metrics are:

### Procurement Information

Supplier meets specific technical requirements to integrate into UHL APP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029470-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £235,000 |
| Contracts value | £235,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 6WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 48920000 - Office automation software package

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029470-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025303-2026
- 19 Mar 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025263-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029470-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025303-2026
  19th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025263-2026
  19th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dedalus.com/uki/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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