---
title: "Outsourced Clinical Coding"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06791c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06791c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-31"
---

# Outsourced Clinical Coding

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06791c

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## Summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for outsourced clinical coding services, categorised under health and social work services. This contract, valued at £186,402, was awarded on 30th March 2026 to CEC Healthcare Coding Limited. The process, characterised by an award procedure without prior publication, aimed at a regional implementation within the UKH14 area. Although the lot for outsourced clinical coding work was cancelled, this award reflects the completion of the planning and awarding stages with the overall procurement having been completed.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in healthcare services, coding, and data management, to engage in similar future procurements. As the awarded process focused on meeting specific health sector needs, businesses with expertise in handling clinical coding and familiarity with NHS requirements will be well-positioned for comparable tenders within the UK health market. Such contracts can significantly benefit companies by establishing or expanding their footprint in the regional healthcare industry. Engaging with regional authorities like East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust can lead to growth and increased visibility within the sector.

## Notice

Outsourced clinical coding

### Procurement Information

Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029653-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £186,402 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEC HEALTHCARE CODING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029653-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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