---
title: "project to transition from Ascribe to Epic to support cyber security, efficiencies."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0670f6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# project to transition from Ascribe to Epic to support cyber security, efficiencies.

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0670f6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust revolves around a project designed to transition from Ascribe to Epic, focusing on enhancing cyber security, efficiencies, and patient safety. This contract has been awarded, with the process concluding on 23 March 2026. The procurement falls under the category of IT services, involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support, specifically targeting the UKH12 region in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The tender process classified under "Below threshold - unknown" has seen its completion, with the contract active from 23 March 2026 until 22 June 2026, valued at £67,734.36 GBP net.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in IT services, particularly those offering solutions in cyber security and system efficiencies. Large enterprises, like Becton Dickinson UK Limited, engaged in inventory systems, pharmacy robots interface, and software transition capabilities would be especially well-suited for similar projects. This contract highlights a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to cater to central government public authorities, leveraging their expertise in IT consulting and support services.

## Notice

1281 - The Trust currently uses two BD pharmacy robots. These currently interface with Ascribe and a legacy BD ARIM inventory system and Epic. The Trust has undertaken a project to transition from Ascribe to Epic to support cyber security, efficiencies and patient safety.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026061-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,734 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026061-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026061-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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