---
title: "Maternity IT Software Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aedd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-05"
---

# Maternity IT Software Support

Buyer: ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aedd

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## Summary

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for "Maternity IT Software Support," a direct award contract focusing on IT services including consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. The contract was awarded to EK Maternity Software Ltd. with a gross value of £204,048.28 and is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 14th May 2028. Located in Truro, UK, the award was made under a single-source rationale, primarily driven by proprietary software rights, urgency, and technical reasons. As of 5th June 2026, the contract is in the award stage, with a future signature milestone due by 19th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maternity healthcare technology services, particularly those with proprietary solutions or niche expertise in the healthcare sector. Companies engaged in IT services within the healthcare domain could benefit from exploring similar contracts to expand their portfolio and leverage their expertise in proprietary software solutions. The direct award process, although limited to single suppliers, underscores the importance of unique IP and technical capabilities that can fulfil specific public sector needs, highlighting an avenue for businesses to grow by developing and securing intellectual property that aligns with essential government procurement priorities.

## Notice

Maternity IT Software Support and Maintenance

### Procurement Information

Single Source proprietary software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053392-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 14 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,040 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EK MATERNITY SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053392-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053392-2026
  5th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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